Activity Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
“Philosophy can be said to consist of three activities: to see the commonsense answer, to get yourself so deeply into the problem that the common sense answer is unbearable, and to get from that situation back to the commonsense answer.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Remarks on the Foundations of Mathematics, 1950s
Philosophy involves moving from intuitive answers to deep analysis and back to common sense.
In simple terms: Explore deeply, then return to simple truth.
Key Takeaway
Dive deep, then simplify.
Themes
philosophy
critical thinking
methodology
Mood
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
theoretical
educational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- problem solving
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
dialectic
conceptual analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- When does deep analysis hinder clarity?
- How to balance depth with simplicity?
A Different Perspective
Deep analysis may become overly abstract, losing practical relevance.
