Truth Quote by John Stuart Mill
““Truths are known to us in two ways: some are known directly, and of themselves; some through the medium of other truths. The former are the subject of Intuition, or Consciousness; 4 the latter, of Inference.””
About This Quote
Source Book: System of Logic, John Stuart Mill, 1843
Truth can be grasped directly via intuition or indirectly through inference from other truths.
In simple terms: Some truths are immediate; others need reasoning.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both intuition and reasoning in learning.
Themes
epistemology
philosophy
logic
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- Scientific research
- personal decision making
- education
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Intuition
Inference
Consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate intuitive insights from inferred conclusions?
- When is inference more trustworthy than intuition?
A Different Perspective
Intuition may be unreliable without verification.
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