The power of generalizing ideas, of drawing comprehensive conclusions from individual observations, is the only acquirement, for an immortal being, that really deserves the name of knowledge.
Mary WollstonecraftRead
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The power of generalizing ideas, of drawing comprehensive conclusions from individual observations, is the only acquirement, for an immortal being, that really deserves the name of knowledge.
Experience seems to most of us to lead to conclusions, but empiricism has sworn never to draw them.
In the dime stores and bus stations, people talk of situations, read books, repeat quotations, draw conclusions on the wall.
Can you look without the voice in your head commenting, drawing conclusions, comparing, or trying to figure something out?
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