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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]]. | ||
| + | == References == | ||
| + | * [[Eric Baum]] (2004). ''What is Thought'', Chapter Two: The Mind is a Computer Program. MIT Press. ISBN 0-262-02548-5 | ||
| + | == External links == | ||
| + | * [http://www.americanscientist.org/template/CreateToken?type=PDF&assetid=55246 |title= The Uniqueness of Human Recursive Thinking] | ||
| + | * [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://www.beyondthemind.net/thought.html The Fabric of the Mind] A site exploring [[J. Krishnamurti]]'s views on the mind and thought. | ||
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] | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Psychology]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Philosophy]] | ||
Revision as of 05:12, 6 January 2009
An idea is a form crafted by self-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.
References
- Eric Baum (2004). What is Thought, Chapter Two: The Mind is a Computer Program. MIT Press. ISBN 0-262-02548-5
External links
- |title= The Uniqueness of Human Recursive Thinking
- The Psychology of Emotions, Feelings and Thoughts, Free Online Book
- Nature of Human Thought
- The Fabric of the Mind A site exploring J. Krishnamurti's views on the mind and thought.
see: Celestial Artisans
