René Descartes
René Descartes was a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, often referred to as the father of modern philosophy. He is best known for his statement 'Cogito, ergo sum' ('I think, therefore I am'), which laid the foundation for a new approach to knowledge based on reason and doubt. Descartes' work in mathematics also led to the development of Cartesian coordinates, linking algebra and geometry, and his philosophical inquiries continue to influence diverse fields such as metaphysics, epistemology, and science.
Born on Mar 31, 1596 (429 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 10,099 | $69,000 | 100$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 30,496 | $450,000 | 304$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 6,792 | $530,000 | 356$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 7.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 81,094 | $170,000 | 343$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 11,881 | $108,000 | 73$ |
| Totals | 5 | 120,109,037 | 140,362 | $1,327,000 | 1,176$ |
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Ecuador:
Descartes defined wisdom as the art of judging correctly in order to act correctly.
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Iraq:
René Descartes uses geometric proof to assert the existence of God.
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Argentina:
René Descartes is mentioned as one of the philosophers discussed in Lucas Soares' exploration of philosophy.
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Sweden:
René Descartes was instrumental in the development of a mechanistic worldview.
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Bulgaria:
René Descartes' views were part of the tasks that high school seniors wrote about during their state exams.
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Slovenia:
Descartes' theory of ideas is the first study in Slovenian that deals exclusively with a specific problem of Descartes' philosophy in its historical context.
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Hong Kong:
The 'Descartes Class' is named after the French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher René Descartes, symbolizing rational thinking and interdisciplinary exploration.
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North Macedonia:
René Descartes is mentioned as one of the notable scientists associated with the Jesuits.
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Slovenia:
René Descartes is described as the founder of modern philosophy and emphasized the importance of doubt and analytical thinking.
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Honduras:
René Descartes established that methodological doubt is the first step towards true knowledge.
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