[Speech] I THINK, THEREFORE I AM. - Descartes' Philosophical Insight
I think, therefore I am.
/aɪ θɪŋk ˈðɛrˌfɔr aɪ æm/
Foundational statement of philosophy
René Descartes' declaration "I think, therefore I am" became a fundamental element of Western philosophy, highlighting the act of thinking as proof of existence. This statement laid the groundwork for modern philosophy and influenced various fields, including science and mathematics. Descartes' work marked a shift towards a new approach to understanding knowledge and reality.
Background
René Descartes
Philosopher and Mathematician
Meditations on First Philosophy, 1641