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Is trying to prove something exists via pure reason fallacious?

asked on Sunday, Mar 29, 2015 08:35:26 PM by Metaphysical Materialism1248

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Bo Bennett, PhD
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As long as one accepts reason as an axiom, then I would say no. For example, I can demonstration "beyond reasonable doubt" (i.e., using reason) that the pen on my desk exists. Of course, a philosopher can question everything, including the idea that we don't even exist :)
answered on Sunday, Mar 29, 2015 08:38:46 PM by Bo Bennett, PhD

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