Cases Quote by Charles Sanders Peirce
“When anything is present to the mind, what is the very first and simplest character to be noted in it, in every case, no matter how little elevated the object may be? Certainly, it is its presentness .”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Collected Papers of Charles Sanders Peirce, 1931
The most fundamental attribute we notice in any object is its existence in the present moment.
In simple terms: Presence is the first thing we notice.
Key Takeaway
Notice and appreciate the now.
Themes
philosophy
perception
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- meditation
- observation
- everyday awareness
Key Concepts
existentialism
phenomenology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on presentness affect decision making?
- What does presentness reveal about an object?
A Different Perspective
Presence alone may not reveal deeper qualities.
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