The principles of the analogies of experience state that perceptual appearances, not things in themselves, are thought of as experienced objects, in accordance with " a priori " rules of the understanding.
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In these terms, the " analogy of experience " proceeds by inducing a Rule about the validity of a current knowledge base and then deducing a Fact, its applicability to a current experience, as in the following sequence:
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There is a great deal of variety in the imagery of these structures, but tame animals and wise rulers are common in structures analogical to the apocalyptic ( analogy of innocence ), while predatory aristocrats and masses living in squalor characterize analogy to the demonic ( analogy of experience ).