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“The dualism itself becomes a sort of presupposition or datum; its terms condition the further problem.” quote by James Mark Baldwin
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“The dualism itself becomes a sort of presupposition or datum; its terms condition the further problem.”

James Mark Baldwin

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Source Book: Mind and Nature by James Mark Baldwin, 1904

The concept itself is taken as a given, shaping how subsequent issues are framed.

In simple terms: Assumptions shape later problems.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions before proceeding.

Themes

philosophy logic epistemology

Mood

analytical critical

Type

theoretical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • theoretical modeling
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

presupposition datum conditioning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions underlie your current problem?
  • How can you test those assumptions?
A Different Perspective

Assumptions may be hidden and unexamined.

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