Descartes: His Life And Times is a comprehensive biography of the famous philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, Ren����� Descartes. Written by Elizabeth Sanderson Haldane, a noted scholar of philosophy and literature, the book chronicles Descartes' life from his birth in 1596 to his death in 1650. The book begins with a detailed account of Descartes' upbringing in France, his education, and his early interests...