By this we may understand, there be two sorts of…
“By this we may understand, there be two sorts of knowledge, whereof the one is nothing else but sense, or knowledge original (as I have said at the beginning of the second chapter), and remembrance of the same; the other is called science or knowledge of the truth of propositions, and how things are called, and is derived from understanding.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Two knowledge types: sensory experience and propositional truth derived from understanding.
In simple terms: We have sense‑based and truth‑based knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of each knowledge type.
Themes
epistemology
philosophy
logic
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- learning
- scientific research
- everyday decision‑making
- education
Key Concepts
empiricism
rationalism
ontology
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you trust: experience or theory?
- How do you verify truth?
A Different Perspective
Sensory knowledge can be deceptive without reasoning.