Multiple choice

What did Rene Descartes say must be done to gain knowledge that was certain?

  1. Accept every statement as true

  2. Doubt every statement until it is proven true with logic

  3. Doubt every statement until it is proven true with faith

  4. Doubt every statement until it is proven false with faith
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Descartes advocated for methodological skepticism, which involves doubting all beliefs until they can be established as certain through clear and distinct logical reasoning.

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