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.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Experience and Nature, John Dewey, 1925
Our judgments about value are often shaped by hidden cultural standards we don’t notice.
In simple terms: Values are influenced by unseen norms.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
culture
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- making decisions
- evaluating priorities
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen standards guide your choices?
- How can you become more aware of them?
A Different Perspective
Changing standards can be hard to identify.
