Assumption Quote by Charles Sanders Peirce
“One will meet, for example, the virtual assumption that what is relative to thought cannot be real. But why not, exactly? Red is relative to sight, but the fact that this or that is in that relation to vision that we call being red is not itself relative to sight; it is a real fact.”
About This Quote
The quote argues that relational properties (like color) depend on perception, yet the underlying relations themselves are objective facts, not merely subjective constructs.
In simple terms: Perception vs. objective reality.
Key Takeaway
Relations are factual, not just subjective.
Themes
philosophy of perception
epistemology
ontology
relativism
semantics
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- artificial
- psychology
- philosophy of mind
- design of visual interfaces
- education about perception
Key Concepts
subjective experience
objective facts
color perception
relational properties
Practical Applications
- teaching epistemology
- designing user interfaces
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we distinguish between subjective experience and objective facts?
- Can relational properties be both perceived and factual?
