"The empirical in the traditional notion of reason is only one component in the uncovering of our knowledge. But knowledge really involves uncovering the intelligible object. So what that means is the intelligible object is not there in the empirical world—that actually means transcending the empirical world to make contact with this intelligible essence."

Zaytuna lecturer Hasan Spiker identifies the true ground of objectivity in a conversation with Esme Partridge.