(From page)René Descartes (1596-1650) is one of the most important Western philosophers of the past few centuries. During his lifetime, Descartes was just as famous as an original physicist, physiologist and mathematician. But it is as a highly original philosopher that he is most frequently read to...
George Crum is credited with the actual invention of the potato chip but he never would have succeeded without the mathematical groundwork laid by Rene Descartes over two hundred years earlier. Good overview but I wouldn't recommend citing it as a source for your Intro to Western Philo research paper.
