Messages and Notes
Todos os pensadores
Foto de René Descartes

René Descartes

A 17th-century French philosopher and mathematician, René Descartes revolutionized Western thought by establishing rationalism and the famous premise 'I think, therefore I am.'

Frases de René Descartes

  • I think, therefore I am.
    Filosófico
  • It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.
    Prático
  • Divide each difficulty into as many parts as possible to solve it.
    Metodológico
  • The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.
    Reflexão sobre leitura
  • The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as the greatest virtues.
    Moral e Ética
  • One would despise oneself if one did not feel capable of mastering one's own desires.
    Autodomínio
  • To examine the truth, it is necessary, once in a lifetime, to doubt all things.
    Epistemológico
  • Reason is the only thing that makes us men and distinguishes us from the animals.
    Antropológico
  • Often, a false joy is worth more than a true sorrow.
    Psicológico
  • Living without philosophizing is like having your eyes closed without ever trying to open them.
    Incentivo ao pensar

Publicidade

Outros pensadores