Understanding requires seeing with the mind’s eye, not just the physical eyes
Evidence
One thing is sure, and must be underlined: that what one sees with the eyes is not enough for the attainment of understanding, either of the natural world or the social world of man. As Charles Darwin said, “We must see with the eye of the mind.” Interpretation, whether in the National Park System or in any other place where it is offered, promotes that mindsight. — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 676
Categorization
- DEFINE: Defines mindsight as seeing with the eye of the mind (Darwin) that interpretation promotes.
- XREF: The titular concept ‘mindsight’ — ties to ch16 soul-of-things and ch12 reasoned whole picture beyond facts — connects to: Wonder at the spectacular can block understanding of everyday harmony — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 672; Comprehension requires conscious confrontation with reality rather than interpretive comfort; Knowledge requires mental reflection on existence rather than passive sensory impressions — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 693 (+3 more)
Broader Connections
- Knowledge requires mental reflection on existence rather than passive sensory impressions
#corroborates(0.90) — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 693 - Comprehension requires conscious confrontation with reality rather than interpretive comfort
#corroborates(0.85) - Understanding arises only from perceiving causal links among facts, not from the facts themselves
#corroborates(0.80) — Janet Burroway; Elizabeth Stuckey-French; Ned Stuckey-French, Writing Fiction, Tenth Edition, 471 - Understanding requires breaking into congealed appearances via the detour through theory.
#qualifies(0.75) — Stuart Hall, Essential Essays, Volume 2, 1195