Beauty Quote by Jostein Gaarder
““and to be quite frank, that is precisely what we need philosophers for. We do not need them to choose a beauty queen or the day's bargain in tomatoes. (This is why they are often unpopular!) Philosophers will try to ignore highly topical affairs and instead try to draw people's attention to what is eternally 'true,' eternally 'beautiful,' and eternally 'good.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder, 1991
Philosophers aim to reveal timeless truths rather than focus on fleeting trends or popular opinions.
In simple terms: Philosophers seek eternal truth over temporary concerns.
Key Takeaway
Value enduring ideas over momentary fads.
Themes
philosophy
truth
eternity
culture
critique
Mood
thoughtful
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- media commentary
- personal reflection
- teaching philosophy
Key Concepts
metaphysics
ethics
aesthetics
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How can timeless truths guide modern decisions?
- When should we prioritize practicality over philosophy?
A Different Perspective
Philosophical relevance can be dismissed as impractical in urgent situations.
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![“We don't learn anything there [school]. The difference between schoolteachers and philosophers us that school-teachers think they know a lot of stuff that they try to force down our throats. Philosophers try to figure things out together with the pupils” quote by Jostein Gaarder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3f9/jostein-gaarder-676_education_we-don-t-learn-anything-there-school-the_1457298.jpg)
