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Single Idea 8619

[from 'Grundlagen der Arithmetik (Foundations)' by Gottlob Frege, in 25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 5. Education / b. Education principles ]

Full Idea

The first prerequisite for knowing anything is the knowledge that we do not know.

Gist of Idea

To learn something, you must know that you don't know

Source

Gottlob Frege (Grundlagen der Arithmetik (Foundations) [1884], Intro)

Book Reference

Frege,Gottlob: 'The Foundations of Arithmetic (Austin)', ed/tr. Austin,J.L. [Blackwell 1980], p.-9


A Reaction

This is serious practical advice for teachers. Intelligent people are aware of most philosophical problems, but tongue-tied when asked to discuss them.