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An ant can't define shape of an elephant solely from its' point of view.They have to unify all views. It's a way for ant to understand elephant.In order to understand true realities, men need to do mental blending.

An ant can't define shape of an elephant solely from its' po

Summary

This quote highlights the concept of perspective and the limitations of individual viewpoints. Just as an ant cannot comprehend the shape and size of an elephant based on its own narrow perspective, individuals are unable to grasp the complete truth or reality without considering multiple perspectives. The quote suggests that in order to gain a deeper understanding of the world, people must engage in mental blending, acknowledging and integrating different viewpoints to form a more holistic understanding of truth.

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Truth Different Point Of View Mental Blending

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