René Descartes (jan 1, 1596 – jan 1, 1650)
Description:
A French philosopher who studied matter, mathematics, and the cosmos. He discovered that geometric figures could be expressed as algebraic equations, and he also claimed that all matter was made of “corpuscles”, or tiny particles that were in constant motion. Descartes also claimed that every substance in the universe could be classified as either “matter” or “mind”.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1596
jan 1, 1650
~ 54 years