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Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

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The French philosopher René Descartes, known as the father of modern philosophy, introduced a radically new approach to philosophy by questioning everything that was considered certain and true. In his work 'Meditations', he proclaims the famous phrase 'I think, therefore I am', which became central to modern philosophical thought. Based on the reading and interpretation of this passage, how do you think Descartes' skepticism contributed to transformations in philosophical thought during the transition to modernity?
a.
Descartes' skepticism contributed to transformations in philosophical thought during the transition to modernity by arguing that knowledge can only be acquired through direct sensory experience.
b.
Descartes' skepticism contributed to transformations in philosophical thought during the transition to modernity by encouraging the questioning of established truths and the search for more solid foundations for knowledge, leading to a greater emphasis on reason and empirical evidence.
c.
Descartes' skepticism contributed to transformations in philosophical thought during the transition to modernity by completely rejecting reason and empirical evidence as foundations for knowledge.
d.
Descartes' skepticism contributed to transformations in philosophical thought during the transition to modernity by asserting that all truths are relative and that there are no solid foundations for knowledge.
e.
Descartes' skepticism contributed to transformations in philosophical thought during the transition to modernity by promoting the idea that faith and divine revelation are the only reliable sources of knowledge.

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