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'''René Descartes''' (1596-1650) is known as the father of modern [[philosophy]] and [[algebraic geometry]]. He is most famous for his statement, "I think therefore I am" (in Latin, "Cogito, ergo sum"). A brilliant [[mathematician]] as well as a [[philosopher]], Descartes viewed the mind as being in an unchallengeable state very different from the body. | '''René Descartes''' (1596-1650) is known as the father of modern [[philosophy]] and [[algebraic geometry]]. He is most famous for his statement, "I think therefore I am" (in Latin, "Cogito, ergo sum"). A brilliant [[mathematician]] as well as a [[philosopher]], Descartes viewed the mind as being in an unchallengeable state very different from the body. | ||
| − | Descartes founded a school of rationalist philosophy called Cartesianism. After being educated in [[France]] and spending time in the military service from 1618 to 1619, he spent most of his creative life in [[Holland]] (1625 - 1649) before entering the service of Queen Christiana of Sweden shortly before his death.<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref> Descarte was a [[Catholic]]. | + | Descartes founded a school of rationalist philosophy called Cartesianism. After being educated in [[France]] and spending time in the military service from 1618 to 1619, he spent most of his creative life in [[Holland]] (1625 - 1649) before entering the service of Queen Christiana of Sweden shortly before his death.<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref> Descarte was a [[Catholic]].<ref>[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/descartes/#:~:text=In%201606%20or%201607%2C%20Descartes,remained%20until%201614%20or%201615. René Descartes], [[Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy]]<ref> |
An improvement on his insight could be, "I [[prayer|pray]] therefore I am." | An improvement on his insight could be, "I [[prayer|pray]] therefore I am." | ||
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René Descartes (1596-1650) is known as the father of modern philosophy and algebraic geometry. He is most famous for his statement, "I think therefore I am" (in Latin, "Cogito, ergo sum"). A brilliant mathematician as well as a philosopher, Descartes viewed the mind as being in an unchallengeable state very different from the body.
Descartes founded a school of rationalist philosophy called Cartesianism. After being educated in France and spending time in the military service from 1618 to 1619, he spent most of his creative life in Holland (1625 - 1649) before entering the service of Queen Christiana of Sweden shortly before his death.[1] Descarte was a Catholic.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
- (2) solve problems in a systematic manner, part-by-part
- (3) proceed from simple to more complex issues
- (4) finally, review everything completely to ensure that nothing was left out
Descartes established a metaphysical basis for his philosophy, that all philosophical propositions derive from a self-evident certainty of the mind, as in "I think therefore I am."
Christianity commentary on Rene Descartes
- What impact did René Descartes have on the Christian faith?, Got Questions Ministries
- René Descartes on Science, Philosophy, and God, Answers in Genesis
- Richard Proctor, René Descartes, and NOMA, Answers in Genesis
See also
External links
- Descartes’ Epistemology, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Descartes’ Method, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
References
- ↑ The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989