Quote by Felix Alba-Juez

A good part of what appears to us - prima facie - as objective reality is, instead, just a consequence of our conventions to discover it.

A good part of what appears to us - prima facie - as objecti

Summary

This quote suggests that our perception of objective reality is largely formed by the conventions and systems we have created to understand and uncover it. It implies that what may appear to be objective truth is often shaped by human interpretation and societal agreements. It highlights the subjective nature of our understanding of reality and encourages us to recognize the influence of conventions when scrutinizing what we perceive as truth.

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By Felix Alba-Juez

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