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René Descartes |
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| The first modern philosopher, René Descartes believed science and mathematics could explain and predict events in the physical world. Descartes developed the Cartesian coordinate system for graphing equations and geometric shapes. Modern maps use a grid system that can be traced back to Cartesian graphing techniques. | ||||||
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| Geometry; Scientific Revolution; French Literature; Algebra; Psychology; Science; Descartes, René; Mind, Philosophy of | ||||||
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