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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Shreya Biswas

Quote of the day by René Descartes: 'The two operations of our understanding, intuition and deduction, on which...' - inspiring life lessons on how we gain knowledge, how to think clearly and reach logical conclusions by French philosopher

René Descartes quote today : Knowledge does not always come from simply memorising facts. Understanding something often requires a person to think carefully, connect ideas and decide whether a conclusion makes sense. This is the idea behind a famous quote by French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes, who explored how people can use reason to arrive at knowledge. His words focus on two important ways of understanding: intuition and deduction. Together, they highlight the role of clear thinking in the process of learning and reaching conclusions.

Quote Of The Day Today: René Descartes On The Power Of Intuition And Deduction

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