With Descartes the <i>Cogito ergo sum</i> [I think, therefo… - Étienne Gilson

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With Descartes the Cogito ergo sum [I think, therefore I am] turns into Cogito ergo res sunt [I think, therefore things are].

Étienne Gilson

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Étienne Gilson (13 June 1884–19 September 1978) was a French philosopher and historian of philosophy.

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Alternative Names: Étienne Henry Gilson

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With Descartes the <i>Cogito ergo sum</i> [I think, therefore I am] turns into <i>Cogito ergo res sunt</i> [I think, therefore things are]. - Étienne Gilson

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