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“All science would be superfluous if the outward appearance and the essence of things directly coincided.” quote by Karl Marx
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“All science would be superfluous if the outward appearance and the essence of things directly coincided.”

Karl Marx

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Source Book: The German Ideology, 1845

If appearances perfectly matched reality, scientific inquiry would be unnecessary because truth would be obvious

In simple terms: Science is needed because reality is hidden from us

Key Takeaway

Value critical inquiry

Themes

philosophy science epistemology

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • philosophical debate
  • education

Key Concepts

perception vs reality knowledge limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we uncover hidden truths?
  • What role does perception play in knowledge?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on appearances can mislead understanding

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