In all the sciences except Psychology we deal with objects and their changes, and leave out of account as far as possible the mind which observes them. Votes: 13
It should now be clear why the method of Philosophy is so different from that of the natural sciences. Experiments are not made, because they would be utterly useless. Votes: 8
In Psychology we deal with minds and their processes, and leave out of account as far as possible the objects that we get to know by means of them. Votes: 7
Common sense says that chairs and tables exist independently of whether anyone happens to perceive them or not. Votes: 5
The pure natural scientist is liable to forget that minds exist, and that if it were not for them he could neither know nor act on physical objects. Votes: 2
Our analysis of truth and falsehood, or of the nature of judgment, is not very likely to be influenced by our hopes and fears. Votes: 2