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Calculations Quote by Pierre-Simon Laplace

“The mind has its illusions as the sense of sight; and in the same manner that the sense of feeling corrects the latter, reflection and calculation correct the former.” quote by Pierre-Simon Laplace
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“The mind has its illusions as the sense of sight; and in the same manner that the sense of feeling corrects the latter, reflection and calculation correct the former.”

Pierre-Simon Laplace

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Source Treatise: Philosophical Essay on Probabilities, 1812

The mind creates false perceptions like sight; reflection and calculation correct these errors.

In simple terms: Reflection and calculation fix mental errors.

Key Takeaway

Use rational analysis to counteract illusion.

Themes

perception reason illusion

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

scientific philosophical

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • scientific research
  • critical thinking

Key Concepts

epistemology cognitive science

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate intuition from illusion?
  • What role does calculation play in everyday decisions?
A Different Perspective

Rational analysis can be limited by bias.

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