René Descartes

Influential philosopher whose Cartesianism initially attracted Leibniz.

Core Belief

"The mind and matter are distinct substances, and the method of philosophy consists in analyzing complex ideas into simple ones."

A dualistic world where mind and matter are separate but interconnected through God.

Rationalistic and systematic, seeking clear and distinct ideas as the foundation of knowledge.

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

The central figure and philosopher whose ideas are critically examined.

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