Renée Descartes

René Descartes was a 17th-century French philosopher and mathematician, often called the "father of modern philosophy." He is best known for his statement "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am"), which emphasizes the importance of doubt and reasoning in understanding truth. Descartes contributed significantly to the development of analytical geometry, linking algebra and geometry. His work laid the foundation for the scientific method and modern philosophy by prioritizing doubt, questioning assumptions, and emphasizing the role of the mind and rational thought in seeking knowledge.