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Meaning of I think; therefore, I am | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Phrase. [C2]

Examples

“In De corpore, Hobbes brags that political science is no older than he. For him, science consists of definitions and the consequences of these definitions. As such, all the propositions of science are necessary and a priori. This is how Hobbes thinks that he avoids skepticism (not “I think; therefore, I am,” but “I define x as y; therefore, x is y”).”

“We love our minds so much in this culture. I think; therefore, I am! My opinions are super important and also witty and smart—I think I will broadcast them all over the Internet! Our minds are everything.”

“Surely atoms cannot be combined in such a way to create life, much less to think. Or can they? I think; therefore, I am, indeed.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

I thought you'd never ask I told you I told you so I want doesn't get I want my money back I want to go to the toilet