Cartesian Logic

"I am. At least I think I am. Therefore, I am." Rene Descartes. Theorem. Inverse. Converse. Mirror Reverse. Or: What would happen if it was? What would happen if it wasn't? What won't happen if it was? What won't happen if it wasn't?

These are excellent lines for creating writing. They've given us many excellent directions of reasoning in all fields of study. For example, theology uses the argument: Why is there something instead of nothing? Beyond that, if you want to try and argue that the Cartesian Circle disputes Descartes, I say: Use it in your writing.

Beware, there are some constraints. If you say, "There are no absolutes!" you've just made an absolute statement. Many times atheists in their effort to disprove God disprove the existence and need for logic as well. In their view, all is random.

However, following the Cartesian dialectic can make for good writing and can be free-flowing as well. For example:

Knowledge rushes upon us. (Theorem.) If it didn't, we would return to the rural species we were in the 1800s. (Inverse.) With knowledge, we have the possibility of solving every problem. (Converse.) Without it, we will perish. (Mirror reverse.) Enjoy the ride. (Conclusion.)