Can a Person Be Self-Evident?

Some epistemologists deny that any proposition can be self-evident. For most others, one's belief that oneself is conscious is offered as an example of self-evidence. However, one's belief that someone else is conscious is not epistemically self-evident.

What is being self-evident?

: evident without proof or reasoning.

What is an example of self-evident?

Self-evident means you don't really even have to think about it. It has to be true. The truths of mathematics, for example, are often thought of as self-evident. ... It is tautological, meaning it is true, sure, but not because it is self-evident: It is true because we made it that way.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.