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Descartes

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Definition

René Descartes was a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who is considered the father of modern philosophy.

Synonyms & similar words

descartes renedescartes philosopher thinker scholar intellectual logician rationalist mathematician scientist metaphysician epistemologist cartesian Descartesian Descartian

Example sentences

  1. Descartes was a very famous philosopher.
  2. In his philosophy, Descartes argued that the only thing that could be known for certain was that he existed.
  3. Descartes was also a mathematician and scientist who made important contributions to the fields of geometry and optics.
  4. Many people consider Descartes to be the father of modern philosophy.
  5. Descartes is famous for his statement, 'I think, therefore I am.'

Quotes

  • 'I think, therefore I am.' - René Descartes
  • 'The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of past centuries.' - René Descartes
  • 'It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.' - René Descartes

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