[Speech] I THINK, THEREFORE I AM. - Descartes' Insight

I think, therefore I am.

I think, therefore I am.

/aɪ θɪŋk ˈðɛrˌfɔr aɪ ˈæm/

Existential affirmation

René Descartes' declaration "I think, therefore I am" is a fundamental statement in Western philosophy, asserting that the act of thinking is proof of existence. This idea laid the groundwork for modern philosophy, emphasizing reason and skepticism. Descartes' work influenced various disciplines, including science, mathematics, and philosophy, shaping contemporary thought.

Background

  1. René Descartes

  2. Philosopher and Mathematician

  3. Meditations on First Philosophy, 1641

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