Single Idea 11859

[catalogued under 18. Thought / D. Concepts / 2. Origin of Concepts / a. Origin of concepts]

Full Idea

The mind conceptualizes objects; yet objects impinge upon the mind.

Gist of Idea

The mind conceptualizes objects; yet objects impinge upon the mind

Source

David Wiggins (Sameness and Substance Renewed [2001], 3.6)

Book Reference

Wiggins,David: 'Sameness and Substance Renewed' [CUP 2001], p.105


A Reaction

I like this piece of simple common sense. I personally don't think you can reach first base in a sensible discussion if you don't face up to both sides of this idea (especially the second half, which many philosophers, especially of language, neglect).