Rene Descartes (mar 31, 1596 – feb 11, 1650)
Description:
French mathematician, scientist, and philosopherHe formulated the first version of "mind-body dualism," which implies that mind and body are two different entities.
He developed metaphysical dualism, which distinguishes between mind and matter.
Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 31, 1596
feb 11, 1650
~ 53 years