# Descartes — Orthodoxy character guide

> Descartes in Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** René Descartes

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-the-maniac

## Who they are

Philosopher, whose method of doubt is critiqued as leading to madness.

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