Quote by Karl Mannheim

It has become extremely questionable whether, in the flux of life, it is a genuinely worthwhile intellectual problem to seek to discover fixed and immutable ideas or absolutes. It is a more worthy intellectual task perhaps to learn to think dynamically and relationally rather than statically.

It has become extremely questionable whether, in the flux of

Summary

This quote suggests that searching for unchanging ideas or absolutes in the ever-changing nature of life is becoming increasingly doubtful. Instead, the quote suggests that it is more valuable to develop the ability to think in a dynamic and relational manner rather than adhering to static thinking. In other words, it is more meaningful to embrace the variability and interconnectedness of life and approach intellectual problems with a flexible and adaptable mindset.

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By Karl Mannheim

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