The early modern subject [electronic resource] : self-consciousness and personal identity from Descartes to Hume / Udo Thiel. Thiel, Udo, 1954- Identity (Philosophical concept) History. Self-consciousness (Awareness) History. Philosophy, European 17th century. Philosophy, European 18th century. BD236 126.09409032 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on Jan. 17, 2012). Udo Thiel presents a critical evaluation of the understanding of self-consciousness and personal identity in early modern philosophy. He explores over a century of philosophical debate from Descartes to Hume, and argues that our interest in human subjectivity remains influenced by the conceptual framework of early modern thought. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. 2011. 2011 Text 1 online resource. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199542499.001.0001 eng Also issued in print format. Also issued in print format.