Methodical doubt

Methodical doubt is a philosophical concept proposed by the philosopher René Descartes as a method for attaining certain and true knowledge.

It is based on the idea that we should subject all our beliefs and opinions to doubt in order to find a solid foundation on which to build our knowledge.

Descartes argues that many of our beliefs may be misleading or erroneous, either because of the influence of our senses or because of the possibility of being deceived by some powerful demon.

He therefore proposes that we must question everything, even our most fundamental beliefs, in order to arrive at a point of indubitable certainty.

Through methodical doubt, Descartes seeks to find an indisputable truth, something that cannot be doubted.

By arriving at this fundamental truth, he can establish a solid basis for the construction of his system of knowledge.

Methodical doubt is a rigorous and cautious method that seeks to eliminate any possibility of error or falsehood.

Although it can be challenging and complicated, its ultimate goal is to reach absolute certainty and build solid and reliable knowledge.