All practical teachers know that education is a patient process of mastery of details, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day.
Alfred North WhiteheadRead
Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Philosophy starts with curiosity and wonder, and even after deep exploration, that sense of wonder endures.
This quote by Alfred North Whitehead encapsulates the essence of philosophy as a journey that begins with inquisitive wonder about the world. The process of philosophical thought seeks to answer fundamental questions and explore complex ideas, yet no matter how much we learn or understand, the profound wonder about existence and the universe persists, highlighting the never-ending quest for knowledge and understanding that characterizes human thought.
Themes
PhilosophyWonderCuriosityKnowledgeExploration
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture on the fundamentals of philosophy, this quote could inspire students to embrace their natural curiosity.
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