Creatures Quote by John Dewey
“Some things which are remote in space and time from a living creature, especially a human creature, may form his environment even more truly than some of the things close to him.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Experience and Nature, 1925
Explains that distant or abstract elements can shape a being's environment more profoundly than immediate surroundings.
In simple terms: Remote influences shape us too.
Key Takeaway
Consider broader environmental impacts.
Themes
environment
perception
context
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- digital media consumption
- global policy
- personal health
Key Concepts
systems thinking
ecology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What distant factors affect your life?
- How can you integrate broader contexts into decisions?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on immediate factors can overlook significant indirect effects.
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