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Try the Cartesian Method: if you think you exist (or even if you doubt you exist) then clearly something is doing that thinking; that something is you.

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What is a example of Begging the Question regarding fallacies?

An example of begging the question fallacy would be: "You can't prove that ghosts don't exist because there is no evidence that ghosts don't exist." This argument assumes its conclusion (that ghosts exist) by using the lack of evidence against it as evidence in favor of it.


Do we have evidence to prove that they lie, even though they deny it?

Yes, there is evidence to prove that they lie, even though they deny it.


What is the burden of proof in discussions surrounding atheism?

The burden of proof in discussions surrounding atheism lies on the person making the claim that a god or gods exist. Atheists do not have to prove that gods do not exist; rather, the burden is on theists to provide evidence for the existence of a deity.


Can science prove something that does not exist?

Science cannot really PROVE anything. If you consider the arguments of, for example, the 18th century philosopher David Hume, then you will see that science cannot prove things as it consistently relies on induction to form conclusions and induction does not say that something is definitely the result of something else, only that it could be or is likely or even appears at this moment to be the only explanation. Therefore, if we put this belief into the original question "Can science prove something that does not exist?", both yes and no can be argued. No because science cannot prove anything, therefore, it cannot prove something that does exist and it cannot prove something that does not exist. Yes because if you do still believe that science can prove that existing things do exist, you will believe that it can prove that non-exisiting also exist because obviously if a mistake is made to come to this false conclusion, you (the person who has found such a result) will not know the mistake has occured and will not question it if you have done everything right according to the procedures for proving things, because you believe that if you have followed such procedures then you must have proven it because that is the way you believe science works. A complicated discussion really, depends what you believe about the reliabity of 'fact' and the nature of 'proof'. it's true the science is can really prove any thing.=]


What are examples for appeal to ignorance?

Claiming that aliens must exist because there is no evidence to prove they don't. Arguing that a conspiracy theory is valid because there is no way to disprove it. Believing in the effectiveness of a certain treatment because there is no proof that it doesn't work.

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Why do we need evidence that god does not exist when no one has evidence that god does exist?

We do not need evidence that gods do not exist. We don't need to prove a negative. The claim there is no proof that gods do not exist is part of a fallacious argument used by some believers to balance out the lack of any evidence that gods doexist. Try not to get confused about that issue.Regarding the issue of evidence of the existence of God, please see the related question.


How can you prove Christ is still alive?

You cant prove anything if you first think you need to SEE TO BELIEVE You need to BELIEVE TO SEE that's how you get evidence I have tried it have seen the Glory of Jesus Christ


What evidence is there to prove that a saltasaurs actually exist?

The fossils that are currently stored in museums.


Is a kracken real?

i believe that the kracken really does exist, but we have no real evidence to prove that theory.....


What kinds of evidence would be needed to prove that ghosts exist?

a person would have to see it with their own eyes... technology has gotten to advanced to be able to prove it with visual evidence unless you experience it yourself


Do you need proof of an assault charge?

You need evidence to prove any charge.


Can anyone provide scientific evidence that dragons do not exist?

You cannot prove that something doesn't exist. You can only prove that things do exist. It is called the paradox of negative information. You can fail to prove the existence of things and many people would take this as proof of non-existence, but it just isn't so.


What is the best evidence for the occurrence of the Loch Ness monster?

Simple answer is there is NONE. No believable or good quality evidence has been produced to prove that Nessy does or does not exist.


Is there evidence that there is no Illuminati?

Frankly no. No one can prove a thing does not exist. But, it can be proven, especially in the case of the Illuminati, that while they did exist at one time, they were driven into extinction.


Is there real evidence that vampires exist?

Not that any of us know of, but just because theres no evidence, does not prove them to not be real. On the other hand... They could,some people belive in this.


Do ghost still exist?

There is little evidence to prove that ghost exist. However, there is little evidence to prove they don't exist. On one hand, if they never existed in the past then they never will. On the other hand, if they once existed then they will always exist because, it is said that there are spirits inside living bodies and these spirits turn into ghost if the person did bad; there are plenty of bad people in the world so there probaly still are ghost if what they said is true.


If someone pleads guilty does evidence still need to be presented?

No. Evidence is only presented if the prosecutor and defender need to argue the case. The evidence is only used to prove guilt or innocence.