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Rene Descartes

Rene Descartes was one of the most influential thinkers in the history of the

philosophy. Born in 1596, he lived to become a great mathematician, scientist, and

philosopher. In fact, he became one of the central intellectual figures of the sixteen

hundreds. He is believed by some to be the father of modern philosophy; although he was

hampered by living in a time when other prominent scientists, such as Galileo, were

persecuted for their discoveries and beliefs.

He was born in La Haye, Tourine, France in 1596. While his family was not exactly

the wealthiest people, they had produced a number of educated men. At the age of eight,

he was enrolled in the Jesuit school of La Fleche in Anjou, where he continued for eight

years. Besides the usual studies, he practiced mathematics and philosophy. When he

graduated from school, he studied law at the University of Poitiers, graduating in 1616.

However, he never practiced......

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