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“Thinking withdraws radically and for its own sake from this world and its evidential nature, whereas science profits from a possible withdrawal for the sake of specific results.” quote by Hannah Arendt
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“Thinking withdraws radically and for its own sake from this world and its evidential nature, whereas science profits from a possible withdrawal for the sake of specific results.”

Hannah Arendt

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Source Book: The Human Condition by Hannah Arendt, 1958

Thinking can detach from everyday reality for its own sake, while science withdraws only to achieve concrete outcomes.

In simple terms: Thinking seeks its own truth; science seeks useful results.

Key Takeaway

Balance contemplation with practical aims.

Themes

philosophy science epistemology

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • personal reflection
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

critical thinking methodology purpose

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we integrate philosophical reflection into scientific practice?
  • What benefits arise from occasional disengagement?
A Different Perspective

Pure contemplation may ignore actionable insights.

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