because of the "i think therefore i am". but they say you can never know that everything else exists. but at the same time that idea of being skeptical of life would ultimately lead to solipsism. which is the idea that you alone exist and your life is an illusion generated by your subconcious.
with that in mind. solipsism has ALOT of flaws self contradictions and refutations against it. the only reason it cant be totaly refuted it because we can not experience anything other than ourselves. and with the idea of solipsism as self contradicting, isnt it safe to say that reality is in fact real? all evidence scientificaly, logicaly, and philisophicaly point towards the existence of a world independent from yourself. so why deny it if there is absolutely no theory that can back up your idea?
in addition to that. what would living a life being skeptical about the existence of loved ones be? there would be no reason purpose or value to life. wouldnt you agree?
2007-03-21
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