Absolutes Quote by Henri Bergson
“An absolute can only be given in an intuition, while all the rest has to do with analysis. We call intuition here the sympathy by which one is transported into the interior of an object in order to coincide with what there is unique andconsequently inexpressible in it. Analysis, on the contrary, is the operation which reduces the object to elements already known.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Creative Evolution, 1907
Intuition provides a direct, ineffable grasp of an object's essence, while analysis breaks it into known parts.
In simple terms: Intuition feels the whole; analysis dissects it.
Key Takeaway
Value intuition alongside analytical reasoning.
Themes
intuition
analysis
knowledge acquisition
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- scientific research
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Phenomenology
epistemology
creative insight
Questions to Reflect On
- When should intuition guide decisions?
- How can analysis complement intuition?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be vague and hard to communicate.
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