Single Idea 21478

[catalogued under 15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 2. Unconscious Mind]

Full Idea

One might almost believe that half our thinking takes place unconsciously.. Usually we arrive at a conclusion without having clearly thought about the premises which lead to it.

Gist of Idea

Half our thinking is unconscious, and we reach conclusions while unaware of premises

Source

Arthur Schopenhauer (Parerga and Paralipomena [1851], III:40)

Book Reference

Schopenhauer,Arthur: 'Essays and Aphorisms [from Pand P]', ed/tr. Hollingdale,R.J. [Penguin 1970], p.123


A Reaction

Schopenhauer was a major pioneer of this crucial idea. I'm beginning to think it is much greater than a half.