Question

which statement describes the life of rené descartes?
○ he studied only mathematics his entire life.
○ he always loved mathematics, but started his career studying law and joining the army.
○ he devoted his life to the study of what was already known to be true.
○ he is known as the father of mathematics and the father of psychology.

Explanation:

René Descartes had an early interest in mathematics, but he first studied law at the University of Poitiers and served in the army before focusing on philosophy and mathematics. The other options are incorrect: he studied multiple fields, not only mathematics; he focused on questioning established truths rather than only studying known facts; he is called the father of modern philosophy, not psychology, and is a key figure in math but not the sole "father of mathematics".

Answer:

He always loved mathematics, but started his career studying law and joining the army.