Thus all human knowledge begins with intuitions, proceeds from thence to concepts, and ends with ideas. (B 730)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowledge starts with perception moves to concepts and ends with ideas.
- In plain terms
- Learning goes from senses to ideas.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand the stages of learning from sense to idea.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you start learning?
- Where does knowledge end?
Another view
Not all knowledge follows a strict linear path.
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