Quote by: William Whewell

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.


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Author Bio


  • NameWilliam Whewell
  • DescriptionEnglish philosopher & historian of science
  • BornMay 24, 1794
  • DiedMarch 6, 1866
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionEconomist; Physicist; Historian; Philosopher; Writer
  • AwardsFellow Of The Royal Society; Royal Medal