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Publication of Discourse on the Method
- When
- 1637
- Where
- Unresolved
Descartes published his philosophical treatise in 1637, outlining his method for conducting reason and seeking truth in the sciences.
The work, titled Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences, was published in 1637. It is described as a philosophical and autobiographical treatise that became one of the most influential works in the history of modern philosophy.
Sources
- Discourse on the Method Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25
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