Consideration Quote by David Hume
“the senses alone are not implicitly to be depended on. We must correct their evidence by reason, and by considerations, derived from the nature of the medium, the distance of the object, and the disposition of the organ, in order to render them, within their sphere, the proper criteria of truth and falsehood.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, 1748
Senses are unreliable; reason must evaluate sensory evidence based on context.
In simple terms: Think critically about what you see.
Key Takeaway
Use reason to verify perceptions.
Themes
epistemology
skepticism
perception
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- scientific research
- legal testimony
- medical diagnosis
Key Concepts
critical thinking
philosophy of mind
Questions to Reflect On
- What methods improve sensory reliability?
- How does context shape truth?
A Different Perspective
Reason can be limited by bias.
