I read that the primary purpose of thinking was to abolish thinking. I suppose I've never stopped to consider such a thing. Your thoughts?
2007-02-08 02:57:46 · 16 answers · asked by Diesel Weasel 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
if thinking starts with a problem and ends with a solution, we no longer need to think about the same problem, therefore abolishing the thinking of that problem?
IF all problems were to be solved one day, do we not abolish all thinking?
2007-02-08 03:21:27 · answer #1 · answered by tripppah 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The primary purpose of thinking is to fill in time between picking the parasites off the other members of my troop.
I find my life is so much less stressful, and I have the luxury of time for contemplative moments,since I came to live with the baboons.
Ah. Damn. You're not an anthropology major, are you.
Sorry, I'm mocking the wrong person.
Oh, what?
Okay... and the baboons say Hi.
2007-02-08 03:09:58 · answer #2 · answered by busted.mike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The primary purpose of thinking has always been to survive and fulfill need. If we abolish the higher power of thinking we would live on instinct like animals. This is not why we were given the brain power we have, although many do not use it well.
2007-02-08 03:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by Maria b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me, there are two primary purposes of thinking:
1. To figure out the best way to get the things we want and need.
2. To entertain ourselves when we our wants and needs are more or less satisfied.
2007-02-08 03:27:22 · answer #4 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The primary aim of thinking is to help people reflect on the word 'Headache' in the dictionary. We hardly read about, say, remember, feel, do or know some words without them re-occuring in our everyday lives or activities.The word 'Headache' is a typical example.
2007-02-08 03:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by manpo2k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The primary purpose of thinking is evolution.
With thought comes language and with language comes philosophy. Philosophy in turn moves us closer to g*d.
2007-02-08 03:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by Dogstarrr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is simply to question and arrive at conclusions, or to simply be aware. The Bible says that God wants us to question, but He also wants us to be aware of and arrive at His Truth. Sometimes it can take a lifetime of thinking to get to that point, but if someone arrives at their final conclusions sooner, then after that I believe that the purpose of thinking would be to explore and understand those personal truths as best as possible.
2007-02-09 02:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"...the purpose of thinking, paradoxically, is to arrive at a state where thinking is no more necessary at all. in other words, thinking starts with a problem and ends in a solution....thus, thinking is a tool for adapting ourselves to the physical and social environment in which we are in...."
http://www.psychology4all.com/Thinking.htm
this guy is accepting erroneous assumptions
as fact.
he's off base w/this
2007-02-08 03:13:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drop whatever philosophy class is feeding you this crap and snap out of it.
The purpose of thinking is to prevent you from asking stupid questions.
2007-02-08 03:02:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To learn, evolve & attain perfection
2007-02-08 03:16:04 · answer #10 · answered by Praxis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋