Assuming Quote by Immanuel Kant
“We assume a common sense as the necessary condition of the universal communicability of our knowledge, which is presupposed in every logic and every principle of knowledge that is not one of skepticism.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Critique of Pure Reason, Immanuel Kant, 1781
Knowledge must be communicable, requiring shared common sense, which underlies all logic and non‑skeptical principles.
In simple terms: Shared common sense makes knowledge universal.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate shared assumptions for clearer communication.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
communication
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- teaching
- cross‑cultural dialogue
Key Concepts
common sense
universal communicability
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we bridge differing common senses?
- What happens when common sense fails?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all participants share the same common sense, which may not hold.
