{"product_id":"9781411429376","title":"Principles of Philosophy (Barnes \u0026 Noble Library of Essential Reading)","description":"\u003cb\u003eRené Descartes\u003c\/b\u003e is perhaps most remembered for declaring, “I think; therefore, I am.”  First published in 1644, Descartes’s \u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e elucidates the meaning of those words that ushered in a new era of philosophical thought.  Unlike the medieval philosophers who often began by examining the existence and nature of God in a spirit of faith, Descartes begins by reflecting upon himself as one who doubts but who nonetheless desires certain knowledge of God and the world.  In setting forth the truths he discovers, Descartes hoped that his \u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e would provide a new basis for human knowledge and, most especially, a new footing for scientific inquiry.","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124176994544,"sku":"9781411429376","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781411429376","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}