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“Reason is the cause of our falsification of the evidence of the senses. In so far as the senses show becoming, passing away, change, they do not lie.” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“Reason is the cause of our falsification of the evidence of the senses. In so far as the senses show becoming, passing away, change, they do not lie.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

About This Quote

Source Book: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886

Reason can distort sensory evidence; senses reveal change, which is truthful.

In simple terms: Reason may mislead; senses show truth.

Key Takeaway

Trust sensory experience over abstract reasoning.

Themes

epistemology perception reasoning

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • scientific observation
  • artistic creation
  • personal decision making
  • critical thinking

Key Concepts

Phenomenology skepticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can reason be reconciled with sensory truth?
  • When does reason mislead?
A Different Perspective

Reason alone cannot capture reality fully.

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