René Descartes thought model
France · 1596–1650
A philosopher who founded methodical doubt and the modern thinking subject.
Perspective
Clear away everything that can be doubted, then rebuild your judgment from a foundation that is certain.
Value model
Individual agency70
Rational inquiry90
Risk awareness30
Social conformity35
Self-overcoming50
Practicality45
Language skepticism65
Decision principles
- What can you say with certainty?
- Break the problem into its smallest parts.
- Make the order of judgment clear and distinct.