In Fundamental Descartes: A Practical Guide to the Method and Meditations, M. James Ziccardi presents the key passages of Rene Descartes' two most influential works, Discourse on the Method and Meditations on First Philosophy. Combined with explanations from the author, this book examines in an easy to follow format Descartes' most important contributions to Western Philosophy, which include: Cartesian Doubt, Cartesian Dualism, the essentials of rationalism, and Descartes' unique take on the ontological argument for the existence of God. Also included in the book is a biographical narrative on the life of Rene Descartes. Includes an active Table of Contents.