Part one of term paper
Rene was one of the most influential thinkers in the history of the philosophy. Born in 1596, he lived to become a great mathematician, scientist, and philosopher. In fact, he became one of the central intellectual figures of the sixteen hundreds. He is believed by some to be the father of modern philosophy, although he was hampered by liv ...

Part two of term paper
... his most important and lasting mathematical work was the invention of analytic geometry. It seems that the underlying point of ’s philosophy is to specify exactly what it is that we are sure we know. Understanding ’ philosophy begins with understanding his method of doubt. Think about it like this. Almost everything you believe to be true comes from the senses or through the senses. However, the senses are sometimes deceptive. Since the senses are not completely trustworth ...