René Descartes, 1596-1650. A French thinker who wrote primarily in Latin, he is often considered the founder of modern philosophy. His contributions to science (namely physics and optics) and the theory of scientific method were substantial. Articles (16) Biographies (11) Works (10) 1. René Descartes - Full English texts of Descartes' key works, the Meditations and Discourse on Method. Also includes frequently asked questions, background information, links.

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