To algebra he contributed the treatment of negative roots and the convention of exponent notation. ... œHe studied there until 1612, studying classics, logic and traditional Aristotelian philosophy. ... "By 1619, under the influence of the Dutch mathematician and scientist Beeckman, Descartes began his exceptionally abundant mathematical studies of natural phenomena. ... The purpose of my studies is to find universal laws. ... I believe intuition can be a great tool in guiding man to the right answers. ...

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