Considered logically this concept is not identical with the totality of sense impressions referred to; but it is an arbitrary creation of the human (or animal) mind.

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept we have of something is not necessarily the same as the actual sensory experiences related to it. Instead, it argues that our understanding of a concept is subjective and depends on the human or animal mind creating it. In other words, the way we interpret and conceptualize things is not necessarily an accurate representation of reality, but rather a construct of our own perception and interpretation.

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