René Descartes
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1596–1650
French philosopher and mathematician, often called the father of modern philosophy. He set out to doubt everything he had been taught until he found one thing he could not doubt, 'I think, therefore I am', and he also invented the coordinate graph used in maths classes everywhere.
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Discourse on the Method
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Reading René Descartes in English: quick answers
- Who was René Descartes?
- René Descartes (1596–1650): French philosopher and mathematician, often called the father of modern philosophy. He set out to doubt everything he had been taught until he found one thing he could not doubt, 'I think, therefore I am', and he also invented the coordinate graph used in maths classes everywhere.
- What can I read by René Descartes on SeoJae Story?
- Discourse on the Method, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English translation.
- Is René Descartes hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the arguments, key terms and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a plain “In plain words” explainer, and you can tap any word for its meaning.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.