Human reason is by nature architectonic. (B 502)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human reason naturally seeks to build organized systems of knowledge.
- In plain terms
- Reason likes to build systems.
- What can you take from it?
- Structure your thoughts systematically.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you structure your thinking?
Another view
Not all problems fit into rigid systems.
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