The two principles of truth, reason and senses, are not only both not genuine, but are engaged in mutual deception. The senses deceive reason through false appearances, and the senses are disturbed by passions, which produce false impressions.

Summary

This quote suggests that both reason and the senses are unreliable in their pursuit of truth. Reason can be deceived by the false appearances presented by the senses, while the senses themselves can be influenced by passions that create false impressions. Essentially, both faculties are prone to mutual deception, leading to a lack of authenticity in our understanding of reality.

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