Attitude Quote by Philip Kitcher
“Sometimes, however, the new synthetic complex proves stable, and even serves as the beginning of a much larger cluster of attitudes that displace some we've previously considered to be fixed parts of ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Nature of Science, 1990
New ideas can reshape our self‑concept, replacing old fixed traits.
In simple terms: Ideas reshape identity.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to evolving self‑understanding.
Themes
identity
change
ideas
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- personal development
- therapy
Key Concepts
conceptual shift
self‑construction
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you revised recently?
- How do you integrate new self‑views?
A Different Perspective
Changing identity can cause instability.
