Cognizant Quote by Aristotle
“There are two distinctive peculiarities by reference to which we characterize the soul (1) local movement and (2) thinking, discriminating, and perceiving. Thinking both speculative and practical is regarded as akin to a form of perceiving; for in the one as well as the other the soul discriminates and is cognizant of something which is.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Metaphysics, 350 BC
The soul is characterized by movement and thought; both speculative and practical thinking are forms of perceiving.
In simple terms: Soul moves and thinks, perceiving reality.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate both active and reflective thinking.
Themes
philosophy
mind
perception
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
academic
reflective
When to use this quote
- education
- personal growth
- creative work
Key Concepts
ontology
cognition
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance speculative and practical thinking in daily life?
- What practices enhance both movement and thought?
A Different Perspective
Balactical thinking may be undervalued in modern curricula.
![“People think Paris [Hilton] is a ditzy blond, and I don't want to blow it for her, but she plays it really well. She knows exactly what she's doing. She's actually a pretty smart person. She's very cognizant of what she's doing, and she kind of plays that role, so people think she's some airhead…” quote by Simon Rex](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/323/simon-rex-31404_airheads_people-think-paris-hilton-is-a-ditzy-blo_921968.jpg)
