Rene Descartes Timeline

Life of French philosopher Rene Descartes.

Philosopher Rene Descartes writes his Le Monde, a defense of the heliocentric view of the solar system.

Philosopher Rene Descartes writes his Discourse on the Method.

Philosopher Rene Descartes writes his Meditations, a discussion of his Cartesian theory and God's existence.

Philosopher Rene Descartes writes his Principles of Philosophy, an examination of the relationship between the body and soul.