Did Descartes Ruin Western Philosophy?

Godsplaining by Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph

Aug 13, 202630:57Religion & Spirituality

Why do Catholics, and Thomists in particular, have such a problem with René Descartes? Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick Briscoe take another look at one of the most controversial figures in modern philosophy. From “I thin...

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