In his Meditations, Descartes says that the motivation for his project was a desire to:
A) share his large store of knowledge with posterity.
B) rid himself of his many false beliefs.
C) set the sciences on a firm foundation.
D) Both A and C
E) Both B and C

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In his Meditations, Descartes aimed to rid himself of false beliefs and to set the sciences on a firm foundation, making E the correct choice. This was part of his broader project of seeking certainty and a solid foundation for knowledge.

In His Meditations, Descartes Says That the Motivation for His