The pursuit of truth from "summary" of Discourse on the Method and the Meditations by Rene Descartes
The pursuit of truth is the ultimate goal of all human endeavors. It is through the relentless search for truth that we are able to uncover the mysteries of the universe and understand the nature of our existence. In my own philosophical journey, I have come to realize the importance of doubting everything that I have previously believed to be true. By questioning the validity of my own beliefs and assumptions, I am able to strip away the layers of falsehood that cloud my understanding of the world. Through skepticism and doubt, I am able to arrive at a more solid foundation of knowledge. This process of doubt is not meant to lead to a stat...
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