Quote by William Whewell

Fundamental ideas are not a consequence of experience, but a result of the particular constitution and activity of the mind, which is independent of all experience in its origin, though constantly combined with experience in its exercise.

Fundamental ideas are not a consequence of experience, but a

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This quote suggests that fundamental ideas, or basic concepts and beliefs, are not derived solely from experience. Instead, they stem from the unique composition and functioning of the mind, which is independent of any particular experiences. Although fundamental ideas may be influenced by experience, they originate from innate qualities of the mind and are consistently intertwined with individual experiences during cognitive processes. Essentially, this quote emphasizes that the mind shapes fundamental ideas, while experience serves as a complementary factor in their development.

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