What’s emerging from the pattern of my own life is the for…
““What’s emerging from the pattern of my own life is the for belief that the crisis is being caused by the inadequacy of existing forms of thought to cope with the situation. It can’t be solved by rational means because the rationality itself is the source of the problem. The only ones who’re solving it are solving it at a personal level by abandoning ‘square’ rationality altogether and going by feelings alone. Like John and Sylvia here. And millions of others like them. And that seems like a wrong direction too. So I guess what I’m trying to say is that the solution to the problem isn’t that you abandon rationality but that you expand the nature of rationality so that it’s capable of coming up with a solution.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Current crises stem from limited rational thought; expanding rationality to include feeling and intuition is needed, not abandoning reason entirely.
In simple terms: Problems arise from narrow rationality; broaden it with feeling.
Key Takeaway
Broaden rationality to solve complex problems.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
problem solving
intuition
rationality
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
expanded rationality
integrative thinking
Practical Applications
- incorporate emotional insight into decisions
Questions to Reflect On
- How can feeling complement logic?
- What risks arise from expanding rationality?
A Different Perspective
Pure rationality can miss human factors