Descartes’ “method of doubt” was designed to ________.
a. arrive at what was absolutely certain
b. demonstrate the validity of skepticism
c. demonstrate the validity of relativism
d. guard against adopting false assumptions
Answer: a. arrive at what was absolutely certain
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