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The idea that observed phenomena could be explained on the basis of clear and distinct ideas is called _____.

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The answer is deductive reasoning.

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Because French mathematician and philosopher Rene Descartes was attempting to account for observed phenomena on the basis of what he called clear and distinct ideas.

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