Approach Quote by Daniel Dennett
“Philosophers are never quite sure what they are talking about - about what the issues really are - and so often it takes them rather a long time to recognize that someone with a somewhat different approach (or destination, or starting point) is making a contribution.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking, 2013, Daniel Dennett
Notes philosophers' uncertainty and the time needed to recognize diverse contributions.
In simple terms: Philosophers often take long to see others' ideas.
Embrace diverse perspectives.
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When to use this quote
- academic research
- team projects
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How open are you to new approaches?
- What delays recognition of others' ideas?
Rigid thinking can stall progress.