[Speech] I THINK, THEREFORE I AM. - Descartes' Philosophical Insight

Foundational statement of philosophy

René Descartes' declaration "I think, therefore I am" became a fundamental element of Western philosophy, highlighting the act of thinking as proof of existence. This statement laid the groundwork for modern philosophy and influenced various fields, including science and mathematics. Descartes' work marked a shift towards a new approach to understanding knowledge and reality.

Background

1. René Descartes

2. Philosopher and Mathematician

3. Meditations on First Philosophy, 1641