Rene Descartes's philosophical method was based on a clear authority structure that one already knows is reliable.

Rene Descartes

A 17th-century French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who is often referred to as the father of modern philosophy.

Authority Structure

The framework within which power and control are distributed and exercised within an organization or society.

Philosophical Method

The approach or techniques used in the study of philosophy to analyze concepts, arguments, and problems.