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Just finished reading Descartes' first two meditations.  Initial thoughts on summary are- "I think therefore I am".  That is the big revelation that is reached after all the back and forth questioning.  Are we supposed to believe that non-thinking things, or less thinking things don't exist unless we perceive them?  Or humans of diminished capacity cease to exist - unless there is a thinking thing able to recognize their exsistence?  As I stated, I just finished this reading and maybe more meditation myself would bring about clarity.  However- if anyone has insight into this dilemma feel free to comment.  However, I did enjoy his strategy at breaking down and questioning to gain certainty in knowledge.  I do think it important for people in general be more proactive in discovering their own beliefs.