Day 30 of 365
January 30
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Philosophy Descartes and Foundationalism
René Descartes sought absolute certainty by doubting everything until he found something indubitable. His famous conclusion 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am) established that the act of doubting proves the doubter exists. This foundationalist approach aimed to rebuild all knowledge on certain foundations, though critics argue even basic logic requires assumptions.
đŸ’¡ Did you know?
Descartes did his best thinking in bed and convinced his patron that morning bed rest was essential for philosophy!
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