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All thought must, directly or indirectly, by way of certain characters, relate ultimately to intuitions, and therefore,
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"All thought must, directly or indirectly, by way of certain characters, relate ultimately to intuitions, and therefore, with us, to sensibility, because in no other way can an object be given to us"

- Immanuel Kant

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In this quote, Immanuel Kant highlights the value of instinct and perceptiveness in the procedure of thinking. According to him, all ideas, whether directly or indirectly, must ultimately connect to our intuitions. This means that our understanding of the world relies greatly on our capability to perceive it through our senses. Without this ability, we would not be able to receive any information about the external world and our ideas would be mere abstractions without any concrete basis. For that reason, Kant argues that our senses are an essential part of our cognitive faculties and play an important role in shaping our understanding of ourselves and our environment.

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Immanuel Kant This quote is written / told by Immanuel Kant between April 22, 1724 and February 12, 1804. He was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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