Single Idea 3881

[catalogued under 11. Knowledge Aims / B. Certain Knowledge / 4. The Cogito]

Full Idea

In the course of the argument the first person has acquired a character; he is not merely conscious, but self-conscious.

Clarification

The 'Cogito' is Descartes' famous "I think therefore I am"

Gist of Idea

In the Cogito argument consciousness develops into self-consciousness

Source

Roger Scruton (Modern Philosophy:introduction and survey [1994], 4)

Book Reference

Scruton,Roger: 'Modern Philosophy: introduction and survey' [Sinclair-Stevenson 1994], p.41