Philosopher and mathematician

René Descartes

A French philosopher and mathematician, father of modern philosophy and creator of analytic geometry, Descartes formulated methodic doubt and mind-body dualism ("I think, therefore I am"). He lived in the tolerant Dutch Republic, avoiding conflict with the Church after Galileo.

1596–1650

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Profile across the 12 axes

How René Descartes positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary

Federal 26%

Unitary 74%

Representation

Balanced

Democracy 50%

Autocracy 50%

Power

Leaning - Liberty

Security 40%

Liberty 60%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism

Assimilation 33%

Multiculturalism 68%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist

Militarist 31%

Pacifist 69%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist

Non-interventionist 71%

Nationalist 29%

Economy

Leaning - Private

Public 39%

Private 61%

Control

Balanced

Planning 44%

Free market 56%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism

Protectionism 35%

Globalism 65%

Religion

Strong - Religious

Irreligious 21%

Religious 79%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist

Progressive 33%

Traditionalist 68%

Technology

Leaning - Biology

Technology 36%

Biology 64%

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