Isbn: 9780767920339 - descartes' secret notebook: a true tale of mathematics, mysticism, and the quest to understand the universe (47 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Ren' Descartes (1596-1650) is one of the towering and central figures in Western philosophy and mathematics. His apothegm Cogito, ergo sum marked the birth of the mind-body problem, while his creation of so-called Cartesian coordinates have made our physical and intellectual conquest of physical space possible. But Descartes had a mysterious and mystical side, as well. Almost certainly a member of the occult brotherhood of the Rosicrucians, he kept a secret notebook, now lost, most of which was written in code. After Descartes's death, Gottfried Leibniz, inventor of calculus and one of the greatest mathematicians in history, moved to Paris in search of this notebook--and eventually found it in the possession of Claude Clerselier, a friend of Descartes. Leibniz called on Clerselier and was allowed to copy only a couple of pages--which, though written in code, he amazingly deciphered there on the spot. Leibniz's hastily scribbled notes are all we have today of Descartes's notebook, which has disappeared. Why did Descartes keep a secret notebook, and what were its contents? The answers to these questions lead Amir Aczel and the reader on an exciting, swashbuckling journey, and offer a fascinating look at one of the great figures of Western culture.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good +. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Hardcover tan boards with brown spine and copper titling. Includes Notes, Bibliography and Index, 273 pages. The DJ is in Very Good condition with the exception of a inventory sticker on the spine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. 273 pages. Light discoloring and wear; a sound binding; very good shape. The jacket has light creasing and wear. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; ISBN: 0767920333. ISBN/EAN: 9780767920339. Inventory No: 231703.

hardcover. Condizione: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 2nd prt. 8vo, 273 pp.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Previous owner's signature in ink. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Philosophy; Mathematics; ISBN: 0767920333. ISBN/EAN: 9780767920339. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 20215.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Minor edge wear, jacket in mylar protector.

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Broadway, 2005. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Used-Very Good. dj. First Edition. Cloth, dj. Slight shelf-wear; clean internals.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.