Why was Discourse on Method, written by René Descartes, considered such an

important work? Briefly explain the main idea of his writings and how it was different

from previous ways of thinking

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Dayton Ramos

27 December, 22:44

Why was Discourse on Method, written by René Descartes, considered such an

important work? Briefly explain the main idea of his writings and how it was different

from previous ways of thinking

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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.

Why was Discourse on Method, written by René Descartes, considered such animportant work? Briefly explain the main idea of his writings and how it was differentfrom previous ways of thinking

Why was Discourse on Method, written by René Descartes, considered such an

important work? Briefly explain the main idea of his writings and how it was different

from previous ways of thinking