Constructs Quote by Erwin Schrodinger
“The world is a construct of our sensations, perceptions, memories. It is convenient to regard it as existing objectively on its own. But it certainly does not become manifest by its mere existence.”
About This Quote
The statement suggests reality is shaped by our sensory and mental processes, challenging the notion of an independent objective world.
In simple terms: Reality is built from perception and memory.
Question assumptions about objective reality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- science education
- philosophical debate
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do our senses construct reality?
- Can we ever know an objective world?
May overlook the utility of an external reference.