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Common sense is judgment without reflection, shared by an entire class, an entire nation, or the entire human race
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"Common sense is judgment without reflection, shared by an entire class, an entire nation, or the entire human race"

- Giambattista Vico

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Giambattista Vico's quote speaks with the idea that common sense is a cumulative understanding of an idea or concept that is shared by a big group of people. It is a type of judgment that is not based on deep reflection or analysis, but rather on a shared understanding of an idea or concept. This quote recommends that sound judgment is a form of cumulative knowledge that is shared by a big group of people, such as a whole class, nation, or even the entire human race. It is a form of understanding that is not based on individual thought or analysis, however rather on a cumulative understanding of a principle or idea. This quote speaks with the idea that good sense is a kind of cumulative wisdom that is shared by a large group of people, and is not based on individual thought or analysis.

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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Giambattista Vico between June 23, 1668 and January 23, 1744. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Italy. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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