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WT Sharpe · 09-02-2010, 08:14 AM

.....Richard Popkin and Avrum Stroll, in Philosophy Made Simple, relate the story of the American philosopher Morris Raphael Cohen, who in teaching Descartes to his class had carefully explained Descartes' reasons for doubting his very existence. He then sent his students home to read the philosopher’s Meditations. The next day a worried young man, looking much the worse for wear, reported to Professor Cohen. He had been up all night studying and worrying about the assignment.
....."Professor Cohen," he said anxiously, "please tell me, do I exist?"
.....Professor Cohen considered the question and then answered, "And who wants to know?"
..........— Steve Allen (1921 – 2000), American comedian, humanist, musician, actor, composer, author. Steve Allen's Private Joke File (2000).

09-02-2010, 08:14 AM	#562
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	.....Richard Popkin and Avrum Stroll, in Philosophy Made Simple, relate the story of the American philosopher Morris Raphael Cohen, who in teaching Descartes to his class had carefully explained Descartes' reasons for doubting his very existence. He then sent his students home to read the philosopher’s Meditations. The next day a worried young man, looking much the worse for wear, reported to Professor Cohen. He had been up all night studying and worrying about the assignment. ....."Professor Cohen," he said anxiously, "please tell me, do I exist?" .....Professor Cohen considered the question and then answered, "And who wants to know?" ..........— Steve Allen (1921 – 2000), American comedian, humanist, musician, actor, composer, author. *Steve Allen's Private Joke File* (2000). Last edited by WT Sharpe; 09-02-2010 at 08:20 AM.