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Louis Aragon

Can the knowledge deriving from reason even begin to compare with knowledge perceptible by sense?

Knowledge

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Louis Aragon is questioning whether the understanding we gain through logical thinking can match the understanding we get from our direct sensory experiences. He suggests that knowledge based on what we see, hear, or feel might be more immediate or valuable than abstract reasoning.

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