cartesian skepticism
Cartesian skepticism refers to the philosophical doubt introduced by René Descartes, especially in his Meditations on First Philosophy, where he questions the reliability of our senses and beliefs, and argues that one should doubt everything until finding indubitable knowledge.
Requires login.
Related Concepts (1)
Similar Concepts
- agnosticism
- cartesian dualism
- climate change skepticism
- descartes' meditations
- epistemological skepticism
- existentialism and religious skepticism
- moral skepticism
- personal incredulity
- philosophical pessimism
- philosophical skepticism
- radical skepticism
- sceptical arguments
- skepticism
- skepticism about information/news
- skepticism towards scientific knowledge