Argument Quote by Rebecca Goldstein
“Philosophical progress changes what we take to be "intuitively" obvious, and this change covers up the tracks of the laborious arguments that preceded the changes. We don't see these changes, because we see with them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Our Minds, 2015
Philosophical shifts hide the effort behind them, making new ideas seem obvious, because we view them through the new lens.
In simple terms: Progress masks its own reasoning.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
change
Mood
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- personal belief formation
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
paradigm shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize hidden premises?
- What role does language play in shaping thought?
A Different Perspective
New frameworks can obscure earlier valid arguments.
