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Philosopher of the Week. Nov. 4th, 2002.

Rene Descartes

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    Rene Descartes (1596-1650) (France)

    Like the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, Rene Descartes used questions to find truth.

    He questioned everything including his own existence. "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." He proved that he existed with the statement, "I think therefore I am." Because he could think, he must exist.

    Descartes used "hyperbolic doubt", a method of reasoning that stated that though he may doubt, he cannot doubt that he exists.

    Descartes was a scientist at heart and used science to