Meaning of the word cogito in English
What does cogito mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cogito
US /ˈkɒɡɪtoʊ/
UK /ˈkɒɡɪtəʊ/
Noun
a philosophical proposition by René Descartes, usually translated into English as "I think, therefore I am."
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Descartes' famous phrase, the cogito, established a foundation for modern philosophy.
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The concept of the cogito emphasizes the certainty of one's own existence through thought.