Santiago Yauyo Torres Yauyo Torres itibaren Sudylkiv, Khmel'nyts'ka oblast, Ukrayna itibaren Sudylkiv, Khmel'nyts'ka oblast, Ukrayna

A fascinating, to me, examination of the influence of Rene Descartes on modern thought. Starts with the great philosopher's death, with a brief summary of Descartes' life. Then a circuitous narrative showing the impact of the philosopher's ideas on the split between faith and reason flowing through the following centuries. The narrative meandered considerably but the loops were interesting. The story is part forensic mystery, part history of philosophy and part discussion of the ideals of modernity. I recommend it to readers interested in Rene Descartes' influence on modern worldviews and the apparent battle between traditional faith and science.