Because of the way the Catholic Church treated Descartes decided not to publish a scientific work.
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Because of the way the Catholic Church treated  Galileo, Descartes decided not to publish a scientific work.

After finding out that Galileo's works had been banned by the Church, Descartes decided not to publish The World in order not to anger the Catholic Church

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