Rationalism: Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz
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A clear university study block on the three great rationalists: Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz, closing with a critical evaluation of rationalism. Each unit comes with key terms and check-your-progress questions, ideal if you are new to the topic.
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