Activity Quote by Dallas Willard
“What is thinking? It is the activity of searching out what must be true, or cannot be true, in the light of the given facts or assumptions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Spiritual Disciplines, 1988
Thinking involves testing ideas against facts and assumptions to discover truth or falsehood.
In simple terms: Thinking is checking ideas against reality.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
critical thinking
truth-seeking
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- problem solving
- decision making
- research
Key Concepts
logic
epistemology
analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you overlooking?
- How do you verify facts?
A Different Perspective
Thinking can be limited by bias or incomplete data.
