Descartes used for his theory of knowledge

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What are the methods and rules that Descartes used for his theory of knowledge? How did he arrive at this indubitable proposition "cogito ergo sum" (i think therefore i am) by means of his doubt of experience and authority? What are the characteristics of this indubitable proposition and why does he think that it is the necessary foundation for his theory of knowledge?

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