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Thomas Willis (1621 - 1675)
In the field of medical science, the eponym Willis refers to several anatomical structures, including the cerebral arterial circle...

Juliana Eljach
Apr 6, 202215 min read


Importance of the Pineal Gland For Descartes
Theories about the anatomical location of the spiritual component of the human being have their roots in the earliest manifestations of...

Juliana Eljach
Mar 16, 20226 min read


The Mind - Body Relationship For Descartes
One of the most profound, significant, and long-lasting legacies of René Descartes' philosophy is the thesis that the mind and body are...

Juliana Eljach
Feb 23, 20227 min read


"Cogito, Ergo Sum" - Descartes
The phrase "Cogito, ergo sum," coined by French philosopher René Descartes, has established itself as one of the most iconic statements...

Juliana Eljach
Feb 14, 20224 min read


Freedom For Descartes
In Descartes' work, freedom emerges as a fundamental thesis, although it often receives less attention than other aspects of his...

Juliana Eljach
Jan 31, 20226 min read


The Cartesian Method
With the appearance of René Descartes, the onset of a markedly modern philosophy began, distinguished by a high level of rationalism...

Juliana Eljach
Jan 28, 20227 min read


René Descartes (1596 - 1650)
René Descartes is frequently distinguished as the father of modern philosophy, a designation argued for both by his break from the...

Juliana Eljach
Jan 12, 202210 min read


Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642)
Among the influential figures that shaped the scientific revolution during the Renaissance, the figure of Galileo Galilei stands out...

Juliana Eljach
Dec 10, 20217 min read


Rudolphus Goclenius (1547 - 1628)
Sometimes, Goclenius is attributed with the invention of the term "psychology" in 1590. However, it is important to note that the word...

Juliana Eljach
Nov 8, 20215 min read
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