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The Correspondence between Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia and René Descartes by Lisa Shapiro.

 

"Between the years 1643 and 1649, Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia (1618-80) and René Descartes (1596-1650) book_shapiroexchanged fifty-eight letters—thirty-two from Descartes and twenty-six from Elisabeth. Their correspondence contains the only known extant philosophical writings by Elisabeth, revealing her mastery of metaphysics, analytic geometry, and moral philosophy, as well as her keen interest in natural philosophy. The letters are essential reading for anyone interested in Descartes’s philosophy..." Read more from the publisher. Read the review in Journal of the History of Philosophy, Volume 46, Number 4, October 2008, pp. 642-643

Visiting speaker Rick Grush (top left) prepares for his presentation while students and faculty take a break during the "Marathon of Time". SFU philosophy professor Holly Andersen (not pictured) also presented at this special workshop focusing on Philosophy of time. Photos credit: Lyle Crawford.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
  • New spring course outlines posted. Additional outlines will be posted as they become available.

  • THIS JUST IN: Last minute course additions:
    PHIL 150 E100 Bby; and PHIL 300 E100 Bby.
    Also additional tutorials for: PHIL 100 - D119, 120 and 121; PHIL 120: D113, 114 and 115

  • Read the welcome from the new Chair, Dr. Shapiro