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Philosophy

Skepticism and the Cartesian Demon Hypothesis

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Descartes used the demon hypothesis not to argue that we are being deceived, but to find a foundation for knowledge that could withstand any possible doubt.

Why this is interesting

You trust your eyes, your ears, your memories—but what if a powerful, malicious demon is systematically deceiving you about everything you experience?