Doubt Quote by George Berkeley
“I might as well doubt of my own being, as of the being of those things I actually see and feel.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay: A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge, George Berkeley, 1710
He doubts his own existence as much as the existence of external objects he perceives.
In simple terms: He questions both self and external reality.
Key Takeaway
Examine the foundations of what you accept as real.
Themes
epistemology
skepticism
perception
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- philosophical debates
- science education
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
subjectivity
reality
mind
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust your senses?
- What evidence supports external reality?
A Different Perspective
Human perception is limited and may be deceptive.
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