About
Dealt in reason through meditations. He famously claimed, "I think therefore I am." He was considered to be the Father of Modern Philosophy.
Before Fame
He was not expected to survive at birth. He studied law at the University of Poitiers in accordance with his father's wishes.
Trivia
His innovations in mathematics influenced how graphing was done. In1629, he joined the University of Franeker to study under Adriaan Metius.
Family Life
His mother died when he was only one. He had a daughter named Francine Descartes.
Associated With
He was one of the major players during the Scientific Revolution along with Galileo Galilei.
