FAQ About Rene Descartes
What was the nature of Descartes' famous philosophical doubt?
Descartes' philosophical doubt, also known as Cartesian doubt, is a methodical skepticism that questions the truth of everything except that which can be known with absolute certainty. Descartes began by doubting the reliability of his senses, the existence of the physical world, and even mathematical truths, ultimately finding certainty in the statement "I think, therefore I am." This process was aimed at establishing a solid foundation for genuine knowledge.
