René Descartes
Modern France Rationalism
Biography
French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, often called the father of modern philosophy.
Life Dates
Born: March 31, 1596
Died: February 11, 1650
Notable Quotes
"I think, therefore I am."
"Doubt is the origin of wisdom."
"The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries."
"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it."
"It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well."