Rene Descartes

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Here are a few short facts about René Descartes:

  1. Born: March 31, 1596, La Haye, France
  2. Died: February 11, 1650, Stockholm, Sweden (murdered by a Dutch soldier)
  3. Philosopher and Mathematician: Considered one of the most important figures in the Scientific Revolution, Descartes made significant contributions to both philosophy and mathematics.
  4. Methodological Skepticism: Descartes is famous for his philosophical method, which involves doubting everything he could possibly doubt (including his own existence) in order to arrive at a foundation of knowledge that is indubitable.
  5. “I Think, Therefore I Am”: His most famous phrase, “Cogito, ergo sum,” is often translated as “I think, therefore I am.” This statement is the core of his philosophical system, and it asserts that the mere act of doubting one’s own existence proves its truth.
  6. Dualism: Descartes believed in a radical dualism between mind (res cogitans) and body (res extensa), arguing that these two substances are separate and interact only through the pineal gland.

These facts provide a brief overview of Descartes’ life, philosophical ideas, and contributions to Western thought.

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