Criticism Quote by Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
“Every philosophical review ought to be a philosophy of reviews at the same time.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Philosophical Review, 1805
A critique should simultaneously examine its own methods and assumptions while evaluating others.
In simple terms: Critiques must be self‑reflective.
Key Takeaway
Make reviews self‑aware.
Themes
critical thinking
self‑reflection
philosophy of criticism
meta‑analysis
Mood
analytical
introspective
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- academic peer review
- literary criticism
- media analysis
Key Concepts
epistemology
hermeneutics
reflexivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a reviewer stay objective while being self‑critical?
- What standards ensure fairness in meta‑critique?
A Different Perspective
Self‑analysis can bias the review if not balanced.
