Stoic Concept

Katalepsis

Clear and certain knowledge gained through proper judgment.

Katalepsis refers to the Stoic concept of secure knowledge - impressions that are so clear and distinct that they compel assent from a rational mind. Unlike mere opinion or belief, kataleptic impressions provide reliable knowledge about reality. This concept emphasizes the importance of careful thinking and the distinction between what we truly know and what we merely assume or hope to be true.