Abandonment Quote by John Dewey
““Intellectual progress usually occurs through sheer abandonment of questions together with both of the alternatives they assume -- an abandonment that results from their decreasing vitality and a change of urgent interest. We do not solve them: we get over them.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Quest for Truth", 1930
Intellectual advancement comes from abandoning outdated questions and the assumed alternatives, driven by waning interest and new urgency.
In simple terms: Let go of old questions to find new answers.
Key Takeaway
Question old assumptions to progress.
Themes
philosophy
intellectual growth
change
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research projects
- academic debates
- personal learning plans
Key Concepts
critical thinking
paradigm shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you clinging to?
- How can fresh urgency be cultivated?
A Different Perspective
Abandoning questions may leave gaps if not replaced by new inquiry.
