Computers Quote by J.M. Coetzee
““To thinking, cogitation, I oppose fullness, embodiedness, the sensation of being – not a consciousness of yourself as a kind of ghostly reasoning machine thinking thoughts, but on the contrary the sensation – a heavily affective sensation – of being a body with limbs that have extension in space, of being alive to the world.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Paris Review, 2015
The quote contrasts abstract thought with embodied experience, emphasizing feeling over detached reasoning.
In simple terms: Being alive is feeling, not just thinking.
Key Takeaway
Embrace embodied awareness.
Themes
embodiment
philosophy
consciousness
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- mindfulness practice
- creative work
- physical activity
Key Concepts
phenomenology
mind‑body dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your body inform your thoughts?
- Can you balance rationality and feeling?
A Different Perspective
Pure intellect can miss the richness of lived experience.
