It is natural to suppose that, before philosophy enters upon its subject proper-namely, the actual knowledge of what truly is-it is necessary to come first to an understanding concerning knowledge, which is looked upon as the instrument by which to take possession of the Absolute, or as the means through which to get a sight of it.
Berezko bururapen bat da filosofian gaira, hots, egiatan denaren benetako ezagutzara jo baino lehenago beharrezkoa izatea aldez aurretik ezagutzari buruz ados jartzea, berau edo absolutu-dena eskuratzeko lantresnatzat hartzen dela edo hura begiratzeko bitartekotzat.