How does Descartes reach the conclusion that he is a "thinking thing"?

A) The fact that we have a body and our body has a brain indicates we think.

B) If we eliminate all beliefs about ourselves except the ones we cannot doubt, then the only belief we are left with is that we think.

C) If we eliminate all beliefs about ourselves based on sensations, then the only belief we are left with is that we must have brains.

D) God reveals it to him.


B

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