Everyone knows about the theory that you cannot prove that another person exists, only that they are created by another level of consciousness, or your imagination. I do believe that this is a possibility, but I am taking it a step further. Prove to me that you exist. Now prove to yourself that you exist, bearing in mind that any "stimulus" of the physical senses could be artificially evoked by your subconscious, including the sense of sight.
Discuss
Schuyler Kelley on January 17, 2008, 10:54 PM
Just the fact that you are conscious, or that you have a subconsciousness, would seem to suggest that you exist…
steven mosco on January 17, 2008, 11:01 PM
I know I exist because the chicken I ate for dinner is no longer in the refrigerator.
Jason Mancer on January 17, 2008, 11:03 PM
hmmmm thats a good point let me think about it… hey i can think i exist
what a dumb question
also this is the wrong place to put it its no matter of religeon
Schuyler Kelley on January 17, 2008, 11:03 PM
By you, in my comment, I mean ‘I’. By the fact that I am aware of myself, and by your suggestion of subconscious projecting the illusion of physical sensation, I would seem to exist.
Aaron Dopf on January 17, 2008, 11:07 PM
Cogito ergo sum. Descartes answered your question a long time ago. It’s actually one of the only philosophical arguments that no one contests… it’s implications however are the subject of a rich debate.
Randall Menser on January 17, 2008, 11:57 PM
cogito ergo sum.
Madison Marasco on January 17, 2008, 11:58 PM
All your thoughts are is electricity going through your brain. What makes that a viable answer to existence when that is all but a split second.
Randall Menser on January 17, 2008, 11:58 PM
oh i see im too late with that answer. darn.
a a on January 20, 2008, 12:17 AM
Third times a charm. Cogito ergo sum.
dennis ilic on February 20, 2008, 3:56 PM
CallingMeARadical, you are invited to participate in the idea “What is your definition of God? 100 words or less”. Your input will be appreciated. Thank you.
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