Who was a French thinker who emphasized the use of mathematics as perhaps the most reliable way to acquire knowledge?

French philosopher Descartes stressed the use of mathematics for the safest way to gain truth. He saw mathematics as a pure science and he is most known for his works in starting analytical geometry. He did so by using algebra and its principles to study Geometry

abraham lincoln was the president of usa and he had asked the audience to make a pledge on equality.

his pledge was:

“it is my earnest desire to know the will of the providence.”

lincoln also had hatred for people who condoned and practiced slavery and so he pledged:

""and if i can learnt what it is i can do it"" this is another pledge by abraham to reassure the congregation on how to deal with the providence will.

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c. archbishop desmond tutu promoted the acknowledgement of the rights of black africans and expose human rights abuses.

d. leader haile selassie modernized african society through the institution of progressive social, economic, and educational reforms.