Conscious Quote by John Dewey
““We rarely recognize the extent in which our conscious estimates of what is worth while and what is not, are due to standards of which we are not conscious at all. But in general it may be said that the things which we take for granted without inquiry or reflection are just the things which determine our conscious thinking and decide our conclusions.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Experience and Nature, John Dewey, 1925
Our judgments are shaped by hidden standards we rarely examine, influencing what we accept as normal and shaping our conclusions.
In simple terms: Hidden standards guide our thinking.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
critical thinking
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- policy analysis
- education
- media consumption
Key Concepts
implicit bias
cognitive framing
norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What unexamined standards affect your decisions?
- How can you become aware of hidden biases?
A Different Perspective
Often we overlook the subconscious influences on our choices.
