Occult Powers and Hypotheses. Cartesian Natural Philosophy under Louis XIV.
Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. x + 266pp. Blue cloth with gilt title etc to spine, bibio & index. .".. an analysis of the concept of science developed by French disciples of Descartes in the period 1660 - 1700. A serious academic study. Light rubbing to edges, tiny puncture to center of rear board, otherwise a sound unmarked near fine copy in near fine dust jacket. (Very light rubbing, some sticker residue to front panel, tiny puncture to center of rear panel). Item #31031
ISBN: 9780198248125
Price: $75.00
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