William Whewell Quotes
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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.
William Whewell
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Author Details:
Type:
Philosopher Quotes
Category:
English Philosopher Quotes
Date of Birth:
May 24, 1794
Date of Death:
March 6, 1866
Nationality:
English
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John Locke
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Roger Bacon
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Annie Besant
John Stuart Mill
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