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Descartes
Rationalist philosopher known for mind-body dualism and methodic doubt.
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Also known as a Descartes
First appearance: i the opposition of experience and true knowledge
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Cited as saying that science is born of doubting.
Descartes first appears in 0100 i the opposition of experience and true knowledge.
With Hegel (professional): Hegel critically engaged with Descartes' rationalist foundations, building upon and transforming Cartesian dualism in his own system. With Socrates (professional): Descartes' method of radical doubt and self-examination echoes Socratic questioning, establishing a philosophical kinship across centuries.
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