Affected Quote by John Dewey
“The very problem of mind and body suggests division; I do not know of anything so disastrously affected by the habit of division as this particular theme. In its discussion are reflected the splitting off from each other of religion, morals and science; the divorce of philosophy from science and of both from the arts of conduct. The evils which we suffer in education, in religion, in the materialism of business and the aloofness of "intellectuals" from life, in the whole separation of knowledge and practice -- all testify to the necessity of seeing mind-body as an integral whole.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Experience and Nature, John Dewey, 1925
The quote argues that separating mind and body leads to fragmented thinking across domains, causing societal and educational problems; integration is essential.
In simple terms: Dividing mind and body creates many problems; integration helps.
Key Takeaway
Seek holistic understanding across fields.
Themes
philosophy
education
science
religion
ethics
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- teaching
- policy making
- interdisciplinary research
- personal development
Key Concepts
mind-body dualism
integrated knowledge
holism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we bridge gaps between disciplines?
- What practices foster mind-body unity?
A Different Perspective
Integration can be difficult due to entrenched institutional structures.
