Using the Cartesian method, the statement that "I think" is unique because it is the only premise that has the property of having its truth confirmed by the act of doubting it. ... In the terms of the above argument, Descartes" claim that his conclusions are based on self-evident intuition is consistent with his method of doubt. However, in terms of this same Cartesian method, there appears to be a fundamental problem with the claim that Descartes can be certain that he exists. ... In discourse four, he expresses this when he says that there is nothing that assures him he is speaking the truth...

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Rather, philosophy should be integrated with the rest of the sciences through the method of rational judgment. ... Descartes" method and theory on knowledge was well planned and carefully thought out ...

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