Descartes' famous phrase, '__________,' highlights the self as a thinking entity.
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The question asks which of Descartes' phrases highlights the self as a thinking entity, presenting multiple-choice options.
Answer
"Cogito, Ergo Sum"
The final answer is "Cogito, Ergo Sum".
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The final answer is "Cogito, Ergo Sum".
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René Descartes coined the phrase "Cogito, Ergo Sum" in his Discourse on the Method as a fundamental element of Western philosophy. It captures the notion that the act of doubting one's existence serves as proof of one's mind, and thus one’s existence.
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Confusing the phrase with similar philosophical concepts or translations can lead to errors.
Sources
- Cogito, ergo sum - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- What does 'I think; therefore I am' mean? - Quora - quora.com
- Rene Descartes & Dualism | Theory, Ideas & Self - Lesson - Study.com - study.com
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