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René Descartes was a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who is widely considered to be one of the founders of modern philosophy. He is best known for his famous statement "I think, therefore I am." Descartes's work had a profound influence on the development of Western philosophy, and his ideas continue to be studied and debated today.

René Descartes was born in La Haye-en-Touraine, France, on March 31, 1596.
* He studied at the Jesuit College of La Flèche from 1607 to 1615.
* After graduating from La Flèche, Descartes traveled extensively throughout Europe.
* In 1629, he settled in the Netherlands, where he lived for the rest of his life.
* Descartes published his most famous work, Discourse on the Method, in 1637.
* He died in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 11, 1650.
* Descartes's work had a profound influence on the development of Western philosophy.
* His ideas continue to be studied and debated today.

The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of past centuries.

René Descartes

If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.

René Descartes

And thus, the actions of life often not allowing any delay, it is a truth very certain that, when it is not in our power to determine the most true opinions we ought to follow the most probable.

René Descartes

Common sense is the most widely shared commodity in the world, for every man is convinced that he is well supplied with it.

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