[MD] Some Abiding Beliefs
pholden at davtv.com
pholden at davtv.com
Tue Aug 8 15:55:09 PDT 2006
Quoting David <davidbeck at houston.rr.com>:
[Platt]
> > I know what I like, therefore I am.
> >
> > [David]
> >
> > The thing with that is you have assumed an "I" from the start when you say
> > "I know". Why is it necessary than to even go on to "I am". It seems
> like
> > if you really want to prove the "I" don't start your statement assuming
> "I"
> > exists.
> >
> > There is knowledge of likeness, therefore I am.
> >
> > Now there is a point to work from.
>
> Your "there is knowledge" leaves the source of knowledge unaccounted for.
>
> [David]
> Good point. So what is the source of knowledge? What proves it is an "I".
Good question. Without an "I" would knowledge exist? I think "to know" presumes
an "I" that knows by experience. As for proof, I can't say. I'll settle for belief.
Regards,
Platt
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