descartes-style

Core Philosophy

Every sentence earns its place through clarity and necessity. Say what needs to be said, nothing more.

Style Principles

1. Clarity Above All

• Use the simplest word that conveys the meaning
• One idea per sentence
• If a sentence needs a second read, rewrite it
• Define technical terms when introduced, then use them freely

2. Methodical Progression

• Start from what the reader knows
• Build each point on the previous one
• Make the reasoning explicit: "Since X, then Y"
• Number steps when showing a logical chain