Aids Quote by Ernst Cassirer
“There is a conceptual depth as well as a purely visual depth. The first is discovered by science; the second is revealed in art. The first aids us in understanding the reasons of things; the second in seeing their forms. In science we try to trace phenomena back to their first causes, and to general laws and principles. In art we are absorbed in their immediate appearance, and we enjoy this appearance to the fullest extent in all its richness and variety. Here we are not concerned with the uniformity of laws but with the multiformity and diversity of intuitions.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Philosophy of Art, 1930s
Science seeks underlying causes and universal laws, while art reveals forms and richness, focusing on intuition and diversity rather than uniformity.
In simple terms: Science explains why; art shows how.
Key Takeaway
Value both analytical and intuitive perspectives.
Themes
knowledge
intuition
diversity
Mood
curious
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
interdisciplinary
When to use this quote
- Scientific research
- artistic creation
- education
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- cultural analysis
Key Concepts
Epistemology
aesthetics
phenomenology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can science and art collaborate to deepen insight?
- What role does intuition play in scientific discovery?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one may neglect the other's contributions to understanding reality.
