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Single Idea 624

[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 3. Philosophy Defined ]

Full Idea

Absolute thinking is the thinking of thinking.

Clarification

What is now known as 'metaphysics'

Gist of Idea

Absolute thinking is the thinking of thinking

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1074b28)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.383


A Reaction

Connects to the apparently unique human ability to reflect about our own thoughts.