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Descartes law

Descartes law --> law of refraction

For two given media, the sine of the angle of incidence bears a constant relation to the sine of the angle of refraction.

Synonym: descartes law, Snell's law.


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5 best proofs of evolution

... an example, of course it's one of those things that we can be sure of if we can be sure of anything. But, "Cogito, ergo sum", like that Descartes guy said. You can only be sure that you exist, all else has a degree of uncertainty ;)

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by biohazard
Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:01 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: 5 best proofs of evolution
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What Is the Biological Basis of Consciousnesss?

In the 17th century, French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes declared that mind and body are entirely separate, leaving the debate over the nature of consciousness to other philosophers. Today scientists are challenging that notion with a view ...

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by allabout
Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:11 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Is the Biological Basis of Consciousnesss?
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The Fiber Disease

... Fax: +1 419 372 9809; Email: leontis@bgnet.bgsu.edu Present address: Stéphanie Baudrey, Institut de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire, 15 rue Descartes, F-67084 Strasbourg, France

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Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:24 pm
 
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What makes humans distinct from animals?

... and come up with new applications for previouslly learned concepts or ideas. quote: Cogito ergo sum (I think therefore I am). These words of Descartes sum up the importance of thought processes in humans and probably the most important reason we differ from animals. Although animals retrieve ...

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by Winter
Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:42 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: What makes humans distinct from animals?
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