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100 1 _aNewcastle, Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of,
_d1624?-1674
245 1 0 _aPhilosophical Letters: or, modest Reflections upon some Opinions in Natural Philosophy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-12-06
508 _aProduced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.
520 _a"Philosophical Letters: or, Modest Reflections Upon Some Opinions in Natural Philosophy" by the Lady Marchioness of Newcastle is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-17th century. The work presents a series of letters that critique various prominent philosophical ideas, particularly those of figures such as Descartes and Hobbes. The author aims to explore and communicate her unique perspectives on natural philosophy, emphasizing her belief in the dual existence of sensitive and rational life across all creatures. The opening of the letters sets the stage for a dialogue on philosophical issues, with the Marchioness expressing both trepidation and determination in addressing established thinkers. She asserts her right to challenge prevailing notions and assert her insights, particularly her views on the nature of matter, perception, and the soul's relationship with the body. Notably, she argues for the validity of her opinions while acknowledging the contributions of other philosophers, highlighting a commitment to the pursuit of truth rather than mere contradiction. The letters serve not only as a defense of her ideas but as an invitation for further discussion in the realm of natural philosophy, demonstrating her intellectual vigor and dedication to understanding the complexities of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophy
653 _aNewcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53679
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