What is Descartes' method of doubt?

The basic strategy of Descartes's method of doubt is to defeat skepticism on its own ground. Begin by doubting the truth of everything—not only the evidence of the senses and the more extravagant cultural presuppositions, but even the fundamental process of reasoning itself. read more

Descartes’ method of doubt is a way of judging a clear and distinct idea and, as a consequence, form a foundation of ideas for an entirely new philosophy. Descartes was very preoccupied with the idea that human judgement is biased as a part of their upbringing. read more

Cartesian doubt is a form of methodological skepticism associated with the writings and methodology of René Descartes (1596-1650).[1][2] Cartesian doubt is also known as Cartesian skepticism, methodic doubt, methodological skepticism, Universal Doubt, or hyperbolic doubt. read more

The basic strategy of Descartes's method of doubt is to defeat skepticism on its own ground. Begin by doubting the truth of everything—not only the evidence of the senses and the more extravagant cultural presuppositions, but even the fundamental process of reasoning itself. read more