To ask the proper question is half of knowing.
Roger BaconRead
There are two modes of acquiring knowledge, namely by reasoning and experience. Reasoning draws a conclusion and makes us grant the conclusion, but does not make the conclusion certain, nor does it remove doubt so that the mind may rest on the intuition of truth, unless the mind discovers it by the path of experience.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Knowledge is best acquired through both reasoning and real-life experiences.
In this quote, Roger Bacon highlights the importance of two distinct methods of gaining knowledge: reasoning and experience. While reasoning allows us to arrive at conclusions, it does not guarantee certainty or resolve our doubts. True understanding often requires the practical insight that comes only from firsthand experiences, which solidify our comprehension and intuition about the truth.
Themes
KnowledgeReasoningExperienceUnderstandingTruth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a philosophy class discussion on the nature of knowledge.
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