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Philosophy

Understanding Existence

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The ancient Greek philosopher Parmenides argued that existence is the only thing that can truly be thought, while non-existence is impossible to even conceive. This sparked over two thousand years of debate.

Why this is interesting

You are sitting in a chair, reading these words. But what does it truly mean for that chair, or even for you, to exist? Is existence simply being present, or is there more to the story?