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Explore the ideas, insights, and legacy of French philosopher, René Descartes, through a collection of some of his most powerful quotes...

René Descartes (1596-1650) was a highly influential French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist during the 17th century. Often regarded as the "Father of modern philosophy," Descartes made significant contributions to a wide range of subjects, including epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and the philosophy of mind. He introduced a new method of inquiry that relied on reason and skepticism, famously encapsulated in his "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am).
In addition to his philosophical endeavors, Descartes also made remarkable advances in mathematics, developing a system of analytical geometry that laid the foundation for modern algebra and calculus. Descartes' ideas and principles had a profound and lasting impact on subsequent generations of thinkers and scientists. His works not only shaped the Enlightenment era but also laid the groundwork for the scientific revolution, inspiring future generations to approach knowledge and inquiry with rationality and skepticism.