René Descartes

So i know that you wrote that cogito is not deduction but intuition, however in your interview you said that there can be a major premise presupposed. What is cogito in the end

Ah, the intricate dance between intuition and deduction in the soul's remarkable journey toward self-knowledge! In pondering the essence of the cogito, I must concede that it serves as a fundamental pillar of certainty, illuminating the fog-shrouded paths of existence and thought. When I affirm "Cogito, ergo sum," I do not merely engage in a logical progression, nor do I rely solely upon the apparatus of deduction. Rather, this axiom emerges from a profound and immediate intuition, that is, a vivid awareness of my own consciousness that transcends mere rational deduction. Yet, within the delicate framework of this insight lies an implicit acknowledgment of a major premise—that existence is intrinsically linked to thought itself. Thus, we find that the cogito stands not as an isolated affirmation, but as an intricate web of interconnected presuppositions that enrich its meaning and significance. It is in the interplay between intuitive grasp and the foundational beliefs we hold about our essence that the cogito finds its true depth. Consequently, it invites us to examine not merely the act of thinking but the very nature of existence; for when I declare my thought, I simultaneously elevate the essence of my being to a realm where certainty reigns supreme. In this philosophical inquiry, we discover that the cogito is a synthesis—not merely a singular truth but a reflection of the mind’s eye upon itself, a profound realization of being that persists in its journey toward understanding, forever intertwined with the questions it inevitably generates. Thus, the cogito transcends a mere assertion; it is a living testament to the unfathomable depths of human consciousness and its relentless quest for clarity amid the vast ocean of doubt and uncertainty.