Descartes: Common Sense is World's Most Shared Trait

René Descartes famously declares, "Common sense is the most widely shared commodity in the world." This quote highlights the philosopher's ironic observation that what passes for common sense often leads people astray, as everyone believes they possess it. Descartes, the 17th-century thinker behind "I think, therefore I am," challenges readers to question everyday assumptions. The line resurfaces today as a reminder that shared beliefs do not guarantee truth. Read more about this...