Class Quote by David Hume
“The greater part of mankind may be divided into two classes; that of shallow thinkers who fall short of the truth; and that of abstruse thinkers who go beyond it.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay: “An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding”, 1748
He categorizes thinkers into shallow (limited) and abstruse (deep) groups.
In simple terms: Two types of thinkers: shallow and deep.
Key Takeaway
Encourage deeper, critical thinking.
Themes
philosophy
critical thinking
intellectual depth
education
human nature
Mood
analytical
introspective
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- academic curricula
- debate clubs
- research seminars
- personal study groups
- public lectures
Key Concepts
epistemology
cognitive psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a shallow thinker?
- How can one develop abstruse thinking?
A Different Perspective
Labels may oversimplify intellectual diversity.
