HoP 466 Well Hidden: Descartes’ Life and Works
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
The Influence of Beekman on Descartes' Scientific Perspective
This chapter explores the intellectual partnership between Descartes and Beekman, where Beekman's advocacy for mathematical analysis significantly shaped Descartes' scientific methodology. Their collaboration, rich in discussions on various subjects, ultimately gave way to rivalry over the originality of Cartesian physics.
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