# Descartes — Democracy and Education character guide

> Descartes in Democracy and Education by John Dewey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** a Descartes

**First appearance:** 0100-i-the-opposition-of-experience-and-true-knowledge

## Who they are

Rationalist philosopher known for mind-body dualism and methodic doubt.

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