My opinion on why I believe that René Descartes is the father of modern philosophy

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Perhaps many of you reading this post associated the history of this great philosopher, physicist and mathematician with this phrase: "I think, therefore I am".

But let me tell you that his legacy goes far beyond that famous phrase, it is logical that I start this post with that phrase, since perhaps there is no phrase in the history of philosophy that has achieved greater popularity among connoisseurs and non-connoisseurs of philosophy.

Why the phrase "Cogito ergo sum" is so famous and fundamental in the history of human thought?

With this phrase the philosopher René Descartes opened the doors to the modernity of philosophy, philosophy takes a new turn once thought is taken into account within philosophy as a fundamental and sublime part of modern philosophy, since philosophy becomes the ultimate foundation of all existing reality.

René Descartes contributed to the practicality of philosophy since his studies, research and scientific contributions always had a practical and non-theoretical purpose that could transform modern philosophy as a useful and interesting tool.

What works and contributions led René Descartes to be considered the father of modern philosophy?

His works on moral philosophy along with Discovering Philosophy, "Descartes: A Philosopher Beyond Doubt" led him to be considered the father of modern philosophy, the fact is that being able to break with certain paradigms that for the time were an icon of ancient philosophy positioned him as someone to be admired within the field of philosophy.

Breaking with such paradigms involves being able to reject all supposed truths received in his initial studies, it is also important to highlight his continuous rejection of the prejudices of the current society of his years as an active contributor to science and philosophy, without leaving aside his considerable contributions to mathematics and physics.

I believe that his contributions in physics and mathematics gave him a different positioning to the philosophical way in which mathematics was understood in those years, since the dimensions of geometric figures were more structural than analytical.

Once the Cartesian plane was incorporated (in honor of its name) geometry was no longer seen only for the construction of objects regardless of their origin of the equations that govern such figures, in itself is a realistic philosophy of mathematics and physics.

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These are just some considerations why I believe that Rene Descartes can be considered the father of modern philosophy, however you can not make a bias and think that he is the only one who has contributed to modern philosophy, I would like to read your comment and opinions if you consider Rene Descartes as the father of modern philosophy or if there is another philosopher that you consider so, it would be very important for me that you leave me your impressions.



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