− | An '''idea''' is a form crafted by a self- [[conscious|consciousness]] [[mind]]) through a [[process]] of reflection. Human capability to contemplate ideas is associated with the ability of [[reason]]ing, [[self-reflection]], and of the ability to acquire and apply [[intellect]], [[intuition]], [[inspiration]], etc.. Further, ideas give rise to [[concepts]], or mind generalisations, which are a basis for expressing [[knowledge]] whether in [[science]] or [[philosophy]]. | + | An '''idea''' is a form crafted by self-[[consciousness|conscious]] [[mind]] through a process of reflection. Human capability to contemplate ideas is associated with the ability of reasoning, self-reflection, and the capacity to apply [[intellect]], [[intuition]], [[inspiration]], etc.. Ideas may be developed into formal [[concepts]] through systematic evaluation as a means for expressing [[knowledge]] in [[science]] or [[philosophy]]. |
| 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] | | 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] |