👉 The phrase "the heretic" is used in the context of philosophy, specifically by René Descartes. The term was used to describe someone who held views and ideas that were considered irrational or contrary to common sense, such as those that contradicted established religious beliefs. In his work, "Leviathan," published in 1689, Descartes argued against the idea of divine revelation, which he believed was a source of truth. He argued that there are certain truths
