Feels Quote by Philip Kitcher
“The result can be quite new - perhaps a tendency to judge that something we've never conceived of is possible, or to feel sympathy for a trait or a type of person whom we've regarded with indifference or even hostility.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lives of the Philosophers, 2011
We may start to imagine possibilities we once dismissed, or feel empathy for previously ignored groups.
In simple terms: New ideas and empathy can emerge.
Key Takeaway
Expand your perspective.
Themes
open‑mindedness
empathy
imagination
Mood
thoughtful
curious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- social activism
- education
- cultural exchange
Key Concepts
philosophy of mind
ethical growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you challenge ingrained biases?
- What steps foster empathy?
A Different Perspective
Biases can resist change.
