June 1637Algebra and GeometryRene Descartes
Descartes connects algebra and geometry in ways that strongly influence later mathematical analysis.
Historical records for France in 1637, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Descartes connects algebra and geometry in ways that strongly influence later mathematical analysis.
Descartes presents thought itself as evidence of the thinker's existence.
Descartes publishes the Discourse on the Method in French with three accompanying scientific essays.
Descartes gives a mathematical treatment of refraction in his published work on optics.
The Discourse presents disciplined doubt as a means of seeking secure foundations for knowledge.
The Dioptrics presents Descartes's account of light, vision, lenses and refraction.
The Geometry demonstrates how algebraic equations can be used to solve geometrical problems.
The Meteorology applies mechanical explanations to rainbows, clouds, winds and other atmospheric phenomena.
Establishes analytic geometry through coordinates and symbolic algebra.
Writes the famous claim concerning powers greater than two.
French troops invade Catalonia
Publishes a method connecting algebraic equations with geometric curves.
Creates a number-theory problem that remains unresolved for centuries.
The French surrender their hold on Valtelline to the Spanish
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