Abstract In my paper, I will analyze G.E. Moore’s “Proof of an External World”. In this article, I will introduce Moore’s claims while will explain why I agree with his theory, “I have two hands” because it is what I know and therefore it is considered certain (to me). Alongside this, I will explore some skeptical arguments against Moore’s statement while using Descartes’ ideas: the dreaming argument and the evil demon argument. I will be using it support skeptical arguments, although Descartes himself, is not considered a skeptic. Alongside I will introduce a hypothetical cases as an example to support Moore’s theory “I have two hands”.
I Have Two Hands In G.E. Moore’s, “Proof of an External World,” he introduces several hypotheses that are supporting regarding the nature of the existence that exist outside of the “self”. Principally, he discusses about two limbs: his hands. …show more content…
Although this knowledge may be considered unbelievably dumb, it makes sense. His contribution is being targeted towards skeptics, who, would respond, “Are you sure there are two hands in front of you?” or “How do you know that you are not actually hallucinating that you have two hands?” Moore claims that his argument proves that there is existence of an external world (“Proof of an External world, page 144). He proves this claim pretty much by holding one hand up, pointing at it, then raising his other hand up, shows proof that he has, indeed, two hands. This ‘experiment’ shows demanding proof that he has two, real hands. Therefore this “experiment” claims that the theory of his hands existing is overall proof of an external world.
I Have Two Hands In G.E. Moore’s, “Proof of an External World,” he introduces several hypotheses that are supporting regarding the nature of the existence that exist outside of the “self”. Principally, he discusses about two limbs: his hands. …show more content…
Although this knowledge may be considered unbelievably dumb, it makes sense. His contribution is being targeted towards skeptics, who, would respond, “Are you sure there are two hands in front of you?” or “How do you know that you are not actually hallucinating that you have two hands?” Moore claims that his argument proves that there is existence of an external world (“Proof of an External world, page 144). He proves this claim pretty much by holding one hand up, pointing at it, then raising his other hand up, shows proof that he has, indeed, two hands. This ‘experiment’ shows demanding proof that he has two, real hands. Therefore this “experiment” claims that the theory of his hands existing is overall proof of an external world.