Body Quote by Anonymous
“Sensation is not the conduction of a quality or state of external bodies to consciousness, but the conduction of a quality or state of our nerves to consciousness, excited by an external cause.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Philosophy of Mind, 1978
Sensation arises from internal nerve activity triggered by external stimuli, not direct transmission of external qualities.
In simple terms: Senses are internal responses to outside triggers.
Key Takeaway
Focus on internal processing.
Themes
psychology
neuroscience
perception
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
scientific
educational
When to use this quote
- medical diagnostics
- design of sensory devices
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
sensory theory
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal signals influence your perception most?
- How can you differentiate stimulus from interpretation?
A Different Perspective
External causes may be misidentified, leading to errors.
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