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| An '''idea''' is a form crafted by self-[[consciousness|conscious]] [[mind]] through a process of [[reflection]] upon [[experience]] whether originating in an external environment or the [[inner life]]. Human ability to contemplate ideas is associated with reasoning and a capacity make direct application of the [[intellect]]. Ideas may also be developed into more formal [[concepts]] through sustained and systematic evaluation as a means for expressing [[knowledge]]. | | An '''idea''' is a form crafted by self-[[consciousness|conscious]] [[mind]] through a process of [[reflection]] upon [[experience]] whether originating in an external environment or the [[inner life]]. Human ability to contemplate ideas is associated with reasoning and a capacity make direct application of the [[intellect]]. Ideas may also be developed into more formal [[concepts]] through sustained and systematic evaluation as a means for expressing [[knowledge]]. |
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| == References == | | == References == |
− | * [[Eric Baum]] (2004). ''What is Thought'', Chapter Two: The Mind is a Computer Program. MIT Press. ISBN 0-262-02548-5 | + | * ''What is Thought'', Chapter Two: The Mind is a Computer Program. MIT Press. ISBN 0-262-02548-5 |
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| == External links == | | == External links == |
− | * [http://www.americanscientist.org/template/CreateToken?type=PDF&assetid=55246 |title= The Uniqueness of Human Recursive Thinking]
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| * [http://cnx.org/content/m14358/latest/ The Psychology of Emotions, Feelings and Thoughts, Free Online Book] | | * [http://cnx.org/content/m14358/latest/ The Psychology of Emotions, Feelings and Thoughts, Free Online Book] |
| * [http://education.vsnl.com/nimbkar/thought.html Nature of Human Thought] | | * [http://education.vsnl.com/nimbkar/thought.html Nature of Human Thought] |
| * [http://www.beyondthemind.net/thought.html The Fabric of the Mind] A site exploring [[J. Krishnamurti]]'s views on the mind and thought. | | * [http://www.beyondthemind.net/thought.html The Fabric of the Mind] A site exploring [[J. Krishnamurti]]'s views on the mind and thought. |
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− | see: [http://urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper44.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper44.html&line=121#mfs Celestial Artisans]
| + | *[http://urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper44.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper44.html&line=121#mfs Celestial Artisans] |
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| [[Category: General Reference]] | | [[Category: General Reference]] |
| [[Category: Psychology]] | | [[Category: Psychology]] |
| [[Category: Philosophy]] | | [[Category: Philosophy]] |