Philosopher's name enshrined by revolutionary generation (4)

I believe the answer is:

rene

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'philosopher's name' is the definition.
'Rene' can be an answer for 'name'. I'm not sure about the 'philosopher's' bit.

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

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(Other definitions for rene that I've seen before include "- Lalique, glass artist" , "-- Magritte, artist" , "- Descartes, French mathematician" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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