From what idea or disposition did the philosopher René Descartes derive his dictum "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am")?

a. a belief in the soul's immortality
b. the effort to doubt everything
c. an affirmation of God's existence
d. solemn respect for the Church's authority


Answer: b

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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