Appearance Quote by Karl Marx
“All science would be superfluous if the outward appearance and the essence of things directly coincided.”
About This Quote
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
Value critical inquiry
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- philosophical debate
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we uncover hidden truths?
- What role does perception play in knowledge?
Overreliance on appearances can mislead understanding