Quote by George H. Mead

The intelligence of the lower forms of animal life, like a great deal of human intelligence, does not involve a self.

The intelligence of the lower forms of animal life, like a g

Summary

This quote suggests that the intelligence observed in lower animals, as well as a significant portion of human intelligence, does not possess a sense of self. It implies that these forms of intelligence operate on a different level than the self-awareness commonly associated with higher cognitive abilities. In other words, it highlights the distinction between raw intelligence and the self-reflective consciousness that sets humans apart.

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By George H. Mead

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