"観念論は、無限のものについて私たちが絶対的な有限の知識を持っていると主張するものであり、現実主義は、無限のものは私たちに相対的にしか知られておらず、そのため常に謎のままでなければならないと説きます。"
— Immanuel Kant
Simplified Meaning:
Idealism is like saying we fully understand everything about the universe, even the parts that seem endless and vast. It's like claiming you know all there is to know about the ocean just by looking at a glass of water. Realism, on the other hand, is saying that no matter how much we learn, the universe will always hold some secrets we can't completely grasp. For example, think about space: scientists explore it and learn new things, but they admit there's so much more out there we may never fully understand. Realism recognizes this limit and accepts that some things will always stay a mystery. Applying this idea means being open to the fact that no matter how knowledgeable you become, there's always more to discover. It encourages humility and continuous learning, acknowledging that it's impossible to know everything.
