Description
About the Author
Andrew Platt is currently an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Stony Brook University. He has previously held visiting positions at St. Cloud State University, the University of Delaware, and Central Michigan University.
Reviews
The book goes beyond the well-studied contexts of Cartesian physics and cosmology to examine the ethical and epistemological implications of occasionalism. And it does so clearly and rigorously, deftly weaving together an impressive range of primary and secondary sources without losing sight of the core conceptual issues. * Nabeel Hamid, Concordia University, Journal of the History of Philosophy *
This fine book will be the reference point for all future work done on occasionalism and indeed on causation generallyin the early modern period. * Thomas M. Lennon, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Western University, Canada *
In One True Cause, Andrew Platt offers a textually informed and philosophically sophisticated treatment of the issue of occasionalism in early modern Cartesianism that takes into account the relevant scholastic background. Particularly noteworthy here are the extended arguments against occasionalist readings of Descartes and his follower Clauberg and the consistent emphasis on the differences in both the forms of and theoretical motives for Cartesian occasionalism in the work of Guelincx, La Forge, Cordemoy and Malebranche. * Tad M. Schmaltz, Professor and Department Chair of Philosophy, University of Michigan *
Book Information
ISBN 9780190941796
Author Andrew R. Platt
Format Hardback
Page Count 396
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 1g
Dimensions(mm) 160mm * 234mm * 33mm