RENE Descartés

1. Philosopher Giant

2. (1596-1650)

3. La Haye, Touraine, France

4. DIFFERENCE from other Philosophers

4.1. Human Nature

4.1.1. Two Substance

4.1.1.1. res extensa

4.1.1.1.1. An extended thing.

4.1.1.1.2. Contains time and space.

4.1.1.1.3. Spiritus animalis.

4.1.1.1.4. Machine.

4.1.1.2. res cogitans

4.1.1.2.1. A thinking thing.

4.1.1.2.2. Principle of consciousness.

4.1.1.2.3. Complete substance on itself.

4.1.1.2.4. Essence: To think.

4.2. Soul is the principle of consciousness; NOT the principle of life.

4.3. "Not all knowledge can be attained through senses."

4.4. "Everything can be doubted."

4.4.1. EXCEPT FOR ONE THING

4.4.1.1. The fact that you are doubting.

4.4.1.2. Another link

4.4.1.3. Another kewl link!

5. Substance

5.1. GOD

5.1.1. MAN

6. FLAW

6.1. Emotions.

7. Rationalist.

8. Father of Modern Philosophy

9. equivocal