# Henricus Regius — Philosophical Works character guide

> Henricus Regius in Philosophical Works by René Descartes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Regius

**First appearance:** 0014-selections-from-the-principles-of-philosophy

## Who they are

Dutch philosopher and correspondent of Descartes, known for his mechanistic views.

## In the story

### [Letter of the Author to the French Translator of the Principles of Philosophy Serving for a Preface](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/philosophical_works_se/chapters/letter-of-the-author-to-the-french-translator-of-the-principles-of-philosophy-serving-for-a-preface)

Referenced as a follower who published 'Fundamental Physics' misrepresenting Descartes' ideas, leading to Descartes' disavowal.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/philosophical_works_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in the context of Descartes' remarks on Regius's Programme, denying that material ideas resemble outward objects.

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