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Rene Descartes, French mathematician
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Rene Descartes, French mathematician
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician and philosopher. His coat-of-arms (upper right) mark his self-styled title of Lord of Perron. The Latin inscription names him as Renatus Cartesius, and names the Dutch city of the Hague. Descartes lived and worked in the Netherlands for 16 years. The inscription also mentions Queen Christina of Sweden, Descartes last employer. The final line gives his birth and death dates as 31 March 1596, and 11 February 1650. Descartes is most famous for the co-ordinate Cartesian geometry that bears his name, and his philosophy, summed up by: " I think, therefore I am"
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1600s 17th Century Caption Cartesian Geometry Cogito Ergo Sum Engraving French Inscription Latin Mathematical Mathematician Mathematics Philosopher Philosophical Philosophy Renatus Cartesius Rene Descartes Writing Heraldic Heraldry Mono Chrome Queen Christina Of Sweden The Hague
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This print showcases the renowned French mathematician and philosopher, René Descartes. The image captures his intellectual prowess as well as his self-proclaimed title of Lord of Perron, symbolized by his coat-of-arms in the upper right corner. The Latin inscription beneath it proudly identifies him as Renatus Cartesius and mentions his association with the Dutch city of The Hague, where he resided and worked for a significant period of 16 years. Notably, the inscription also pays homage to Queen Christina of Sweden, who served as Descartes' last employer. It is fascinating to see how this single image encapsulates various aspects of Descartes' life and achievements. His birthdate on March 31st, 1596, followed by his untimely death on February 11th, 1650, further emphasizes the temporal context in which he thrived. Descartes' lasting legacy lies in two major domains: Cartesian geometry and philosophy. His groundbreaking work in co-ordinate geometry revolutionized mathematics and continues to be widely studied today. Equally significant is his philosophical contribution famously summed up by the phrase "I think, therefore I am". This profound statement reflects Descartes' emphasis on rationalism and skepticism that shaped modern Western philosophy. The monochrome engraving adds an air of historical authenticity to this artwork while highlighting Descartes' Caucasian features. As we delve into history through this illustration from Science Photo Library's collection, we are reminded once again of one man's immense impact on both mathematical thought and philosophical discourse during the seventeenth century.
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