Intuitively Quote by George Berkeley
““I know what I mean by the term I and myself; and I know this immediately, or intuitively, though I do not perceive it as I perceive a triangle, a colour, or a sound.””
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge, 1710
Self‑knowledge is immediate and intuitive, unlike sensory perception.
In simple terms: Self is known intuitively.
Key Takeaway
Trust inner awareness.
Themes
self
knowledge
intuition
philosophy
Mood
introspective
philosophical
Type
metaphysical
educational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self‑reflection
- creative work
- decision making
Key Concepts
subjective idealism
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience self‑knowledge?
- What distinguishes intuition from perception?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with empirical evidence.
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