Cartesian circle

René Descartes

The Cartesian circle (also known as Arnauld's circle[1]) is an example of fallacious circular reasoning attributed to French philosopher René Descartes. He argued that the existence of God is proven by reliable perception, which is itself guaranteed by God.

  1. ^ Cottingham, John (1988). The Rationalists. Oxford University Press. p. 49.

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