Humanities Quote by Carol S. Dweck
“I loved everything. I loved sciences and I loved humanities. But ultimately, I felt that in the humanities, you know, you're writing about things that already exist. But in the sciences, you're discovering things that no one has known before. Ultimately I chose psychology because it seemed to combine science with things that I liked to think about.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast interview on education and mindset, 2020
The speaker contrasts humanities, which interpret existing knowledge, with sciences that uncover new facts, and selects psychology as a blend of both.
In simple terms: Humanities interpret; sciences discover; psychology merges them.
Key Takeaway
Choose fields that satisfy both curiosity and discovery.
Themes
education
psychology
interdisciplinary
career choice
mindset
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
optimistic
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- college major selection
- career counseling
- research projects
- personal development
- academic advising
Key Concepts
cognitive science
interdisciplinary studies
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you integrate existing theories with new research?
- What drives you to merge disciplines?
A Different Perspective
Balancing depth of knowledge with breadth of discovery can be challenging.
