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Descartes established a [[Metaphysics|metaphysical]] basis for his philosophy, that all philosophical propositions derive from a self-evident certainty of the mind, as in "I think therefore I am."
Descartes established a [[Metaphysics|metaphysical]] basis for his philosophy, that all philosophical propositions derive from a self-evident certainty of the mind, as in "I think therefore I am."
=== Cartesian doubt (René Descartes) ===
[[Rene Descartes]] (1596-1650) is known as the father of modern [[philosophy]] and [[algebraic geometry]].
Rene Descartes' most widely read work is his ''Discourse on Method'' (in French, ''Discours de la methode''), published in 1637. There Descartes sets forth four rules for discovering knowledge:
[[Image:Gtr7564.jpg|200px|right|thumb|[[Rene Descartes]] ]]
* (1) accept as true only what can be proven
* (2) [[Problem solving|solve problems]] in a systematic manner, part-by-part.
* (3) proceed from simple to more complex issues
* (4) finally, review everything completely to ensure that nothing was left out
Descartes established a [[Metaphysics|metaphysical]] basis for his philosophy, that all philosophical propositions derive from a self-evident certainty of the mind, as in "I think therefore I am."
== Christianity commentary on Rene Descartes ==
*[https://www.gotquestions.org/Rene-Descartes.html What impact did René Descartes have on the Christian faith?], [[Got Questions Ministries]]
*[https://answersingenesis.org/presuppositions/presuppositions/rene-descartes-on-science-philosophy-god/ René Descartes on Science, Philosophy, and God], [[Answers in Genesis]]
*[https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/danny-faulkner/2020/03/20/richard-proctor-rene-descartes-and-noma/ Richard Proctor, René Descartes, and NOMA], Answers in Genesis
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