Descartes Methodical Doubt

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After reading Descartes' process of methodical doubt, I'd have to state that I somewhat agree and disagree on Descartes' statement that reason is a more reliable source of knowledge as opposed to sensory observation/experience. I believe that us, individuals obtain most of our knowledge by experiencing/observing, however, I also do agree with Descartes' that sometimes what we observe is not true or real, that it is sometimes a misconception. But, just because we have had one or even a few of our sensory experiences mistaken, does not signify or provide reason to doubt all of your sensory observations or experiences. Furthermore, I do think that reason is also is another way or method of obtaining or searching for knowledge, who says that both