Single Idea 22587

[catalogued under 11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 2. Understanding]

Full Idea

Reason and understanding are our nature's end.

Gist of Idea

Understanding is the aim of our nature

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1334b16)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.182


A Reaction

I take this to be purpose of philosophy, and we should distinguish understanding from the mere accumulation of knowledge.