Descartes was disappointed with traditional philosophers and with limitation of theology. ... Descartes methodology was a major influence in the transition from medieval science and philosophy to the modern era. ... Descartes is also credited as being the founder of geometry and Cartesian coordinates. ... Modern maps use the grid system that can be traced back to Descartes. ... His humanist perspective was put so well in rhyme making mankind pursue the true knowledge of God. " Know then thyself, presume not God to scan, The proper study of Mankind is man-. 6 Society is still trying to under...

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Nevertheless, he kept studying in his own way and read a lot, including the great works of Descartes and Hobbes. The writings of Descartes had awakened in him the interest in philosophy. ... It stimulated by the intellectual life of the Dutch, he made time to complete his studies. ... His first book (Essay Concerning Human Understanding) concerned arguing with Plato, Descartes and other scholars citing that there are no original ideas or principles. ... But, unlike Hobbes, he did experience and study the positive and beautiful side of humans as well. ...

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