Every important discovery results from patience, perseverance, and concentration - sometimes continuing for months or years - on one specific subject. A person who wnats to discover a new truth must remain absorbed by that one subject, must pay no attention to any thought that is unrelated to the problem.
So my question is ; Are all important discoveries the result of focusing on one subject?
2007-07-31 17:31:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
plz explain or give examples
2007-07-31 17:33:02 · update #1
jesus: is there anything he can't do?
2007-07-31 17:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This example is kind of simplistic I know, but it is what came to mind while contemplating your question. When working on something difficult, or trying to find the end result, sometimes I have to go back to it after taking a break. My example is the Sunday crossword puzzle. I have found more times than not, when I am stuck, if I come back to it in a few moments or even an hour, the answers come easily and with more clarity.
2007-07-31 19:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to many things are not affected by another. Only focusing on one subject alone, I feel, would not be the best way. Branching out can give you deeper knowledge of the subject, it might end up being related to the problem. Look at the Sum of the Whole.
2007-07-31 17:40:06 · answer #3 · answered by T I 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read a bunch of stories in which a person is doing exactly what you said. They spent a lot of time working & focusing, but then they got to a point where they got stuck and couldn't solve a particular part of their problem.
Often, after taking a nap, taking a walk, doing something else that is NOT focused, gave the person the answer they were looking for.
2007-07-31 17:36:31 · answer #4 · answered by Yam King 7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not all important discoveries are the result of focusing on one subject. The discovery of Penicillin was accidental.
2007-07-31 17:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...there are some discoveries that happened by accident. Like Penicillin...that was an accident. And I'm sure that Issac Newton didn't plan to have that apple land on his head...basically, important discoveries can come by both careful, meticulous planning, and by complete chance. ^_^ Nice question!
2007-07-31 17:42:22 · answer #6 · answered by Tucker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a lot of important discoveries were accidents, and were unrelated to anything the person was trying to do. I doubt caveman tried to make fire. He didn't think "hmmm if I rub these sticks together I could make something to cook my food on."
2007-07-31 17:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think being in a box is the only way to think? Its much better outside of the box. You get a clearer picture. Besides, subjects overlap. If you only look at one, you wont ever get the real answer.
Sometimes things come out of the clear blue.
2007-07-31 17:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be easy to believe that is the case....But if you examine your own life, I'm sure you will find that at least once, when faced with a difficult problem, you were unable to find your answer until you took your mind off the issue all-together. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I know that to be the case with me. Some things just fall right into place...others you DO have to work at. It'd up to you to find which way is best
Good luck :-)
2007-07-31 17:38:52 · answer #9 · answered by Mari K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, many important discoveries are complete accidents. X-rays and Pennicilan spring to mind.
2007-07-31 17:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False. "Mind mapping" and "brainstorming" demonstrate the inconsistency with the belief that you have formed regarding discovery. Personally, I call them "light bulb moments".
"Eureka" or "I got it", or "I figured it out" can often be expressed by people who while not engaged in extended though 'suddenly' come to a conclusion.
2007-07-31 17:44:34 · answer #11 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋