Epistemology Quote by Thomas Aquinas
““knowledge depends on the mode of the knower; for what is known is in the knower according to the measure of his mode””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Summa Theologica, Part I, Question 2, 1265–1274
Knowledge is shaped by the knower’s nature; what we know reflects how we perceive and process information.
In simple terms: Our mind’s nature limits what we can know.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal biases.
Themes
epistemology
human nature
perception
subjectivity
cognition
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- self‑reflection
- decision making
Key Concepts
philosophical
theological
cognitive science
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your own perspective shape your understanding?
- Can you separate knowledge from personal bias?
A Different Perspective
Limits of knowledge can hinder objective truth.
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