A Discourse on Method

René Descartes' influential work explores the foundations of knowledge and the process of scientific reasoning. It introduces the famous principle "I think, therefore I am," emphasizing doubt as a starting point for inquiry. Descartes outlines his method for acquiring knowledge through rational thought and systematic skepticism, advocating for a clear and logical approach to understanding the world. This discourse significantly shaped modern philosophy and the scientific method, making it a cornerstone of Western thought.