The primary reason that Descartes doubted so many things was
A) to show how foolish the ideas of his teachers were.
B) to find if there was any belief that was certain.
C) he was trying to attack religious belief.
D) he had lost the will to go on living.

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Descartes was trying to find a belief that was certain and indubitable. He doubted everything in order to take nothing for granted and build his knowledge on a foundation of certainty.

The Primary Reason That Descartes Doubted So Many Things Was