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René DESCARTES René Descartes (1596–1650) was a foundational French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist whose work "I think, therefore I am" ushered in the era of modern Western philosophy.

CHARLES ADAM & PAUL TANNERY Charles Adam and Paul Tannery were the chief editors of this definitive edition, often referred to by scholars simply as "AT." Their work compiled Descartes' surviving manuscripts and early editions into a rigorous scholarly format.

DISCOURSE ON THE METHOD & ESSAYS The Discourse on the Method (1637) is one of the most influential works in the history of modern philosophy. It was originally published alongside three scientific essays—Dioptrics, Meteors, and Geometry—which were intended to demonstrate the practical application of his philosophical method.

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