Supposition Quote by Knut Hamsun
““What does the world know? Nothing! You simply get used to something, you accept it and acknowledge it, because your teacher has acknowledged it before you; everything is just a supposition—indeed, even time, space, motion, matter are suppositions. The world knows nothing, it merely accepts things…””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pan, Knut Hamsun, 1894
Our knowledge is built on accepted assumptions; we treat even fundamental concepts as mere suppositions, revealing the emptiness of certainty.
In simple terms: We accept things without proof.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
epistemology
skepticism
perception
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- personal belief systems
- media consumption
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
cognitive psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you hold without evidence?
- How does questioning basics change your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Absolute certainty is unattainable.
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