I suppose therefore that all things I see are illusions; I…
“I suppose therefore that all things I see are illusions; I believe that nothing has ever existed of everything my lying memory tells me. I think I have no senses. I believe that body, shape, extension, motion, location are functions. What is there then that can be taken as true? Perhaps only this one thing, that nothing at all is certain.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
All sensory experience may be illusion; only certainty is that nothing is certain, leading to radical doubt.
In simple terms: Senses may deceive; certainty is elusive.
Key Takeaway
Embrace doubt, seek foundational truth.
Themes
philosophy
skepticism
ontology
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- self‑reflection
- critical thinking
- academic study
- personal belief
- spiritual exploration
Key Concepts
radical doubt
epistemology
existential inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What can be known beyond doubt?
- How does doubt affect daily decisions?
A Different Perspective
Doubt alone does not provide answers; practical life continues.