Question

Why is it cogito ergo sum instead of dubito ergo sum?

Answer 1

By Descartes logic, somebody had to doubt the circumstances, not think of them, therefore, shouldn't the saying be, "Dubito, ergo sum."?

Answer 2

is that in like spanish or something?

Answer 3

No, it's basic Latin... and basic philosophy.

Answer 4

ok, haven't taken latin yet, next year sorry!

Answer 5

Allow me to translate...

Answer 6

Why is it "I think therefore I am" instead of "I doubt therefore I am."?

Answer 7

because not everyone doubts everything, but everyone thinks about something and their opinion makes them who they are rather than their doubt making them who they are don't you think?

Answer 8

Nice answers everyone