The Biography of Rene Descartes

<Tab/>René Descartes born on March 31, 1596 in Touraine, France, is a fragile boy. Even at an early age, he is very bright and interested in learning. At eight years old, he is sent to the Jesuit school of La Fléche in Anjou. He performs brilliantly in all his studies, mathematics and physics in particular. He graduates in 1616 from the University of Poitiers with a …

…to math is the creation of analytical geometry. His use of coordinates is later used in calculus and other areas of mathematics. In philosophy, he creates one the most famous saying and causes one of the biggest problems. 'I think, therefore I am' is the basis for his entire philosophy, and dualism is a widely believed view. Although there are problem areas in his philosophy, he is still one of the greatest philosophers all times.