"With Descartes philosophy made a fresh start," says Professor Norman Kemp Smith in his Introduction to this book. "A new set of problems had arisen, and it is owing to the manner in which he faced these problems that he has been called 'the father of modern philosophy.' "  In this volume of selected writings, recently translated by Professor Smith, the reader will find all that is important and enduring in Descartes' philosophy.  Here is all the evidence necessary to show why Descartes is regarded as a founder of scientific method and a major figure in the history of human thought. This distinguished collection will be welcomed and treasured by every reader who respects boldness of intellect in the search for truth and understanding.