Questioning Quote by David Bohm
““Your questions contain hidden assumptions; that's the point. Therefore, when you question the question itself, you may be questioning a deeper assumption. But that's done non-verbally. Do you see what I mean? To question the question eventually has to be a non-verbal act, which you can't describe.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Wholeness and the Implicate Order, 1980
Questioning the question reveals hidden assumptions and deeper layers of meaning.
In simple terms: Probe the underlying assumptions.
Key Takeaway
Examine the foundations of your queries.
Themes
philosophy
critical thinking
inquiry
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal reflection
- dialogue
- problem solving
Key Concepts
epistemology
meta-cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper assumptions shape your questions?
- Can you identify the unspoken premise in a debate?
A Different Perspective
Non‑verbal questioning is hard to communicate.
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