Even if we are given all the knowledge of this world in verbal or written form, we would still seek a corresponding correlated experience in nature to confirm the said knowledge. Only then we can gain an understanding and confidence about it. Scientist therefore base their knowledge in empericis or look for corresponding correlates in nature to confirm their theory including predictions arising from the theories.Knowledge without corresponding correlated experience is like an imaginary thought and hence has existence only in the mind. Even intuitions require a correlated experience in nature to become certain. An idea on the other hand is a thought with an understanding and an application. An idea therefore exists in both mind and nature. Moreover, it has an application in nature to confirm the thought or theory. “This universe is the becoming of an idea or in other words the universe is based on knowledge with corresponding correlates and applications in nature.”
On epistemology and the importance of nature
On epistemology and the importance of nature – the building of idea