What was descartes’s purpose in writing discourse on method?

Descartes´ purpose in writing Discourse on Method was to find a clear and distinct form of knowledge devoid of any kind of uncertainty brought about by the senses or by confused and obscure ideas.

The way he famously approached this issue was to conceive of a single thought that would be indubitable, reaching the idea behind the Cartesian cogito, that is: “I think, therefore I am”. This is indeed the case because one can certainly doubt anything other than the fact the one is doubting everything, and that thought alone proves that I am something that thinks, and as such, as something that thinks, I must exist.

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each year on march 8, international women’s day is celebrated around the globe. it’s an important opportunity to shine a spotlight on women’s involvement, contributions, and accomplishments on a range of issues from domestic violence to the role of women in the c-suite. the theme this year is “be bold for change”― a dictum that those who know me personally will acknowledge has pretty much been my mantra throughout my career on wall street, in media and most recently, in philanthropy.the empowerment of girls as leaders, who can be emboldened today to become even stronger leaders tomorrow, is an increasingly recognized imperative in our world, and it couldn’t be closer to my heart

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