Bernard Williams on Descartes: Section 1

I think, therefore I am. Rationalist philosopher and mathematician René Decartes, considered the father of modern philosophy, held this as self-evidently true. In this program, Bernard Williams of Kings College examines Decartes' theory of knowledge and his use of skeptical inquiry to affirm reality, including the existence of God. Descartes' theory of physical and mental substances, and Cartesian dualism—which allows the concept of science to coexist with the notion of God—are examined.

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[bodhidharma78]

@Dfox222 you cou but then you would still have to prove you exist.

[ashburnhouse]

@Dfox222 I think what you're suggesting is sort of like the contrapositive: if I'm not thinking, than I am not. What do philosophers say to that obviously false statement? (I know nothing about philosophy).

[Dfox222]

Couldn't one say "I am, therefore I think," and make just as much sense?

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