2006-10-21 15:17:54 · 21 answers · asked by fraserrotchford 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The purpose of thought is to plan our actions in advance in accordance with the perception of our intellect/conscience/right&wrong. thinking over past actions/reactions to actions helps us learn.
The source of every voluntary action is thought;but only if you are consciously aware of your thought process.
2006-10-21 16:14:35 · answer #1 · answered by aum_sudha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thought is a memory, it is the record in the brain about the experience.
Thoughts are like books in the library that are just waiting for you to read again.
If there is no thought you cannot remember your way home, or might forgot your family.
Thought is a necessity in our interactions with everyone and everything.
Without thoughts we are like animals roaming around that just depend on instinct.
In other words, the purpose of thought is to be recalled when needed.
It is the product of our thinking ( we are the thinking mind ).
2006-10-21 22:55:20 · answer #2 · answered by ol's one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purpose has nothing to do with it. If you stop to consider it, thoughts are simply there; but, sure, if they have a purpose, it's to guide people through life, to determine the "Top Dogs" and the "Mutts" (I use these because I'm a wolf person, not to offend anyone). But, no reason other than that...but that's pretty much a reason by itself.
2006-10-21 22:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It allows us to decide what we believe in and why. It also gives us freedom to explore our own minds and escape from the world. The vortex of thought is dangerous, and it makes us stronger. Never spend too much time in there, or your common sense will get sucked into oblivion. It's still good to exercise freedom of thought, though. People who don't think for themselves are some the most boring people I've ever met. Allowing yourself to truly think is the beginning of the process that makes you an individual. It's a hard road, but well worth it.
2006-10-21 22:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by airborne_clay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The purpose of thought is so that the universe can examine itself.
2006-10-22 00:55:49 · answer #5 · answered by nardyblardfarst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that purpose is to see ,and appreciate the wonders of the universe, from the micro to the macro. Dosen't hurt to be able to think of an answer on Jeporday either.
2006-10-21 22:39:04 · answer #6 · answered by kaalari 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purposeful thought......
is the purpose of thought.
2006-10-21 22:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by Hondo for President 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A better question is this: what is the purpose of your question?
2006-10-21 22:20:20 · answer #8 · answered by pathstr8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The purpose of thought is so major that one little blurb cant tell you all of it. You have to be able to excape the harsh realities of life; you need to be able to think of possibiliities and consequences; You think to feel love and pain; you need to think to keep your thoughts straight; YOu need to be able to think to take direction in your life; You need thoughts to keep sane!
2006-10-21 22:22:42 · answer #9 · answered by candyrules2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is none. We do it because we can, and for no better reason. Those who are smart do it much more than the others, granted, but all the same, we need not think. We need not grow as a people. We need not do anything but die.
2006-10-21 22:21:54 · answer #10 · answered by James S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋