Descartes literally lived on the border of two eras, in Europe at the end of the 16th and the beginning of the 17th century. His appearance marks a pivotal moment in the history of philosophical thought: the transition from medieval and Renaissance thought to the modern era. In an era where everything is controlled by the Church, which defines the course and limits of human thought, the philosopher emerges to fundamentally shake the foundations of Scholastic philosophy and to support philosophical thought on new and solid ground, liberating it from the dominance of the Church and freeing it from medieval prejudices.

Man will find the means to conquer Truth within Nature, not in Religion, but exclusively in his own reason. This is the fundamental innovation of Cartesian thought, which paved the way for the Enlightenment era.

"Discourse on the Method" is the first work published by Descartes in 1637. It is of great interest to anyone who wants to delve into Cartesian logic, as it provides a concise and succinct exposition of his philosophy.