By convention sweet and by convention bitter, by…
““By convention sweet and by convention bitter, by convention hot, by convention cold, by convention color; but in reality atoms and void.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Sensory labels differ from underlying reality of atoms and void.
In simple terms: Names are conventions; reality is atomic.
Question assumptions about perceived categories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- scientific research
- everyday perception
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish appearance from essence?
- What assumptions limit your understanding?
May oversimplify complex phenomena.