Gómez Pereira

Gómez Pereira (* 1500, † 1567) was a Spanish philosopher, physician and humanist from Medina del Campo. Pereira was dedicated to abolish medieval medical practices and suggested the use of empirical methods. His philosophical way of thinking influenced René Descartes proven. Pereira was renowned for the application of his medicine, but he was also successful in many other areas, such as corporate governance, philosophy, and engineering activities. He is credited Descartes with the famous phrase " cogito ergo sum " (Latin for "I think, therefore I am." ) To have helped.

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  • Spaniard
  • Philosopher (16th century)
  • Born in 1500
  • Died in 1567
  • Man
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