Ideas and God: A Story of 17th Century Philosophy

The 17th century, when modern thought began, is both exciting and enjoyable in a philosophical sense. This book is for everyone who wants to share this excitement and pleasure by risking the difficulties of thinking. The reader will be introduced to the world of thought of Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz, the three great philosophers who left their mark on this century. In this book, ideas and God are discussed as two concepts that form the center of the basic questions and answers in the examination of the thoughts of these three great philosophers.

We can criticize, accept, reject or improve philosophers' ideas only when we understand them. Therefore, this book aims to present the foundations of the metaphysical systems of Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz in the most understandable way possible. Understanding a philosophical thought or thesis requires knowing and expressing the reasons for which this claim is put forward, and even being able to discuss the relationship between these reasons and the claim. At the same time, philosophical thoughts are not masses floating in empty space, they move on a background or an undercurrent in which a fundamental question or problem is actively investigated. Ideas and God not only form the background of the 17th century, but also show their influence in the philosophy of the following centuries. Thus, this text, which strives to understand and explain, is presented to the readers as a 17th century philosophy story that still maintains its importance.

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

Number of Printings: 1st Edition

First Printing Year: 2018

Number of Pages: 230

Size: 13.5 x 21