The idea that the mind is an individual entity and psychological suffering is something gone wrong inside the person is ...

Rene Descartes (1596-1650) was a brilliant philosopher, mathematician, and scientist. Most scholars consider him responsible for modern medicine’s splitting the mind and mental issues away from ...

The French philosopher Rene Descartes introduced the concept of mind-body dualism, ... Once psychology was established as a discipline separate from philosophy and biology, ...

Some of the most notable proponents have been philosophers, such as Plato (424-348 BCE) and René Descartes in the 17th century. Plato believed we do not learn new things but recall things we knew ...

Finally, I feel bad for all those people — from René Descartes to modern commencement speakers — who said the key to life is to “know thyself,” “look within” and “do the inner work.” ...

A groundbreaking study challenges Descartes’ “I think, therefore I am,” suggesting consciousness begins with bodily feelings, reshaping how we define awareness.

There are many stories about French philosopher Rene Descartes' mysterious 'daughter'. Philip Ball explores these stories and ask what they tell us about what it is to be human. Show more There's ...