“Understanding like the eye; whilst it makes us see and perceive all things, takes no notice of itself; and it requires art and pains to set it at a distance and make it its own subject.”
Quote by John Locke
Work
Philosophical Works: Preliminary discourse by the editor. On the conduct of the understanding. An essay concerning human understanding
Philosophical Works: Preliminary discourse by the editor. On the conduct of the understanding. An essay concerning human understanding is a compilation of philosophical texts that delve into the nature of human understanding. The collection features a preliminary discourse and an essay that examine the principles and practices of understanding. more
Author
John Locke
John Locke (August 29, 1632 - October 28, 1704) was an English philosopher, political theorist, and physician, considered one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment. His ideas have had a profound impact on political philosophy, ethics, and epistemology. more
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