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His first publications were theological and polemical studies against [[Atheism]] and Scepticism, but later, he devoted his time almost exclusively to science, and published a number of works on mathematics.
His first publications were theological and polemical studies against [[Atheism]] and Scepticism, but later, he devoted his time almost exclusively to science, and published a number of works on mathematics.
His chief claim to fame, however, is the encouragement which he gave to fellow scientists of his time. he took an active interest in their work, often making, or asking, stimulating suggestions and questions. he counted [[Gassendi]] and [[Galileo]] amongst his friends; and it was Mersenne who reigned in Descartes' from his free and dissipated life, bringing him back to more serious pursuits and directing him towards the study of philosophy.
His chief claim to fame, however, is the encouragement which he gave to fellow scientists of his time. He took an active interest in their work, often making, or asking, stimulating suggestions and questions. He counted [[Gassendi]] and [[Galileo]] amongst his friends; and it was Mersenne who reined in Descartes from his free and dissipated life, bringing him back to more serious pursuits and directing him towards the study of philosophy.
However, the attacks against Descartes' "Meditations" aroused Mersenne's suspicions for a time; but Descartes' answers to his critics, restored Mersenne's faith in his friend's orthodoxy and sincere [[Christian]] spirit.
However, the attacks against Descartes' ''Meditations'' aroused Mersenne's suspicions for a time; but Descartes' answers to his critics restored Mersenne's faith in his friend's orthodoxy and sincere [[Christian]] spirit.
Mersenne also requested that, after his death, an autopsy be performed on his body, thus making sure he serviced science until the very end.<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10209b.htm</ref>
Mersenne also requested that, after his death, an autopsy be performed on his body, thus making sure he serviced science until the very end.<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10209b.htm</ref>
*[http://www.gap-system.org/~history/Biographies/Mersenne.html Biography of Marin Mersenne]
*[http://www.gap-system.org/~history/Biographies/Mersenne.html Biography of Marin Mersenne]
*[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/376410/Marin-Mersenne Britannica Online entry for Marin Mersenne]
*[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/376410/Marin-Mersenne Britannica Online entry for Marin Mersenne]
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