We saw that René Descartes exerted a profound influence that led to the dawning of the Baroque era in France. Which of the following is not true of Descartes and his impact?
a. Descartes influenced the shift towards rationalism and scientific thinking.
b. Descartes' ideas had a significant impact on the arts and literature during the Baroque era.
c. Descartes' influence primarily centered on the Renaissance period.
d. Descartes' emphasis on reason and doubt contributed to the philosophical developments of the time.