Are our thoughts certain?
Kranky 2018-11-25
I have a question
Descartes concluded "I think, therefore I am". He referenced that as he was doubting, this proved his existence.
Now, in my mind, Descartes could only conclude this if his thoughts were certain.
What I mean is:
When Descartes thought he was doubting, was it certain that this was in fact what he was thinking?
Right now, I think I am writing on this forum. Is it certain that this is what I am thinking? Could I in fact be thinking that I'm watching TV instead? Could a Demon be making me think that I think otherwise? Or would that not make sense?
If I think I'm on this forum, is that thought certain?
Descartes concluded "I think, therefore I am". He referenced that as he was doubting, this proved his existence.
Now, in my mind, Descartes could only conclude this if his thoughts were certain.
What I mean is:
When Descartes thought he was doubting, was it certain that this was in fact what he was thinking?
Right now, I think I am writing on this forum. Is it certain that this is what I am thinking? Could I in fact be thinking that I'm watching TV instead? Could a Demon be making me think that I think otherwise? Or would that not make sense?
If I think I'm on this forum, is that thought certain?
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