Cognitive Quote by Samuel Alexander
“We cannot therefore say that mental acts contain a cognitive as well as a conative element.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: The World of Thought, 1915
Mental activities involve both cognition (thinking) and conation (desire or will).
In simple terms: Thought includes both thinking and wanting.
Recognize the dual nature of mental processes.
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When to use this quote
- education
- therapy
- self-improvement
- leadership training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cognition and conation interact?
- Can one exist without the other?
The statement may conflate distinct mental functions.