Distinctions Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“Distinctions drawn by the mind are not necessarily equivalent to distinctions in reality.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Summa Theologica, 1265–1274
Mental categories do not always match the world’s actual distinctions.
In simple terms: Mind’s distinctions differ from reality.
Question assumptions about categories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- science
- law
- every education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do your categories reflect reality?
- How do you test mental distinctions?
Mental models can mislead without empirical checks.