...and I think I am a can of spam. So, am I spam then?
2007-02-09 09:11:27 · 10 answers · asked by Southern Girl 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
And no, people, I'm not being a nut. I just used a can of spam for an example because spam = funny.
2007-02-09 09:27:47 · update #1
Yes, we are what we think we are. By the way, we were made for each other...I think I am a can opener.
2007-02-09 09:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, lol. This phrase was said by Rene Descartes, an enlightenment thinker in 7th century Europe. The phrase "I think, therefore I am" literally means that if you think, then you must exist. Descartes believed that the mind could not be doubted but he body and physical world can. He believed in Rationalism, a system of thought based on the idea that reson is the chief source of knowledge.
So, according to this quote, you are not a can of spam. This quote says that because you are thinking, then you exist.
Plus, how could a can of spam type in that question?
2007-02-09 17:27:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a way to explain how things exist. If we can concieve (sp?) it we can believe it. Do you honostly and truly can believe you are indeed a can of spam? If you can answer yes with all your heart, then you must be.
2007-02-09 17:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by Scalder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And how did you come to conclusion that you are a can of spam? What characteristics do you share?
2007-02-09 17:27:04 · answer #4 · answered by BluLizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are representing the brain capacity of a can of SPAM at the moment. Hurry, find your meds!
2007-02-09 17:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by F.A.Q. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
spam spam spam spam eggs sausage and spam!
2007-02-09 18:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by Wizdom Bomb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love spam!
i also love cornbeef only the one from NZ it's the best.
Pisupo (cornbeef)- it's not just a chicken in a can, "It's a COW!
2007-02-09 17:15:30 · answer #7 · answered by talofa lava 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that what Descartes was try to say that thought required his existance. Not that thought made existance. I think he was trying to prove that his existance could be proven to himself by his thoughts. It did not however have anything to do with the existance of other things though. It is only about proving your existance to yourself.
2007-02-09 21:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by Michael M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can think anything and be anything you choose...There great moments of our life when we do not think at all...still exist and perceive ourselves.. I would say I am therefore I think, feel, and many more....
2007-02-09 17:29:49 · answer #9 · answered by Oleg B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if we think not, are we not? haha sorry i got that from saved by the bell
2007-02-09 17:52:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋