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[from 'fragments/reports' by Epicurus, in 12. Knowledge Sources / D. Empiricism / 1. Empiricism ]

Full Idea

The criteria of truth are the senses, the preconceptions, and the passions.

Gist of Idea

The criteria of truth are senses, preconceptions and passions

Source

report of Epicurus (fragments/reports [c.289 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 10.20

Book Reference

Diogenes Laertius: 'Diogenes Laertius', ed/tr. Yonge,C.D. [Henry G. Bohn 1853], p.435