Concerned Quote by Nelson Goodman
“I am concerned, rather, that there should not be more things dreamt of in my philosophy than there actually are in heaven and earth.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Languages of Art", 1976
The quote warns against letting philosophical speculation exceed observable reality.
In simple terms: Don't imagine more than exists.
Keep philosophy grounded.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- personal worldview
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify your philosophical claims?
- What limits should guide speculation?
Complex ideas can become detached from evidence.