Fichte's "Science of Knowledge"

Fichte's "Science of Knowledge" explores how our understanding of the world is shaped by the active role of the mind. He argues that knowledge arises from the self's (or "I's") innate ability to organize experience through reflection and intention. Rather than passively receiving information, the self continually creates knowledge by imposing structure on sensations, which then becomes our perception of reality. This process emphasizes the mind's central role in shaping experience, suggesting that the foundation of knowledge is rooted in our conscious activity and self-awareness, rather than external things existing independently of our perception.