Quote by Ralph J. Cudworth
If intellection and knowledge were mere passion from without, or the bare reception of extraneous and adventitious forms, then no reason could be given at all why a mirror or looking-glass should not understand; whereas it cannot so much as sensibly perceive those images which it receives and reflects to us.
Summary
This quote suggests that intellect and knowledge cannot solely be acquired through external sources or by passively receiving information. It argues that the ability to understand goes beyond merely reflecting and processing images or knowledge. The example of a mirror or looking-glass, incapable of perceiving the images it reflects, illustrates the idea that true comprehension involves more than just the reception of external stimuli. It implies that understanding requires active cognitive processes and engagement rather than passive observation.
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Intelligence
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