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  1. Cogito, ergo sum (I think, therefore I am): One famous philosophical proposition by René Descartes states that even if we doubt everything else, we cannot doubt the fact that we are thinking. The very act of questioning your existence implies some form of consciousness.

  2. Sensory experiences: You can perceive the world through your senses—seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling. These sensory experiences might be seen as evidence of your existence within the context of this reality.

  3. Continuity of consciousness: You have a sense of continuity in your experiences and memories. This continuity can give you a sense of being a self-aware being.

  4. Interactions with others: Your interactions with other people, their reactions to you, and the influence you have on the world can reinforce your existence.

  5. Philosophical debates: The question of reality and existence is a subject of philosophical inquiry, suggesting that it is a complex and challenging topic that many thinkers have grappled with over time.

However, it's important to acknowledge that the nature of reality and the self is still a subject of ongoing philosophical and scientific debates. Different philosophical schools of thought, such as idealism, materialism, and dualism, propose different perspectives on this matter. Ultimately, it's up to you to interpret and understand your own existence based on your beliefs, experiences, and reflections.

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