Rethink Everything
Introducing "Rethinke," a series dedicated to reflecting on all aspects of humanity and life. Rooted in philosophical thinking, this series explores the world through diverse perspectives and contemplates how we can build a better society. Posts will be shared intermittently but consistently.
Rethnk Serialization
Thinking Requires Thought [Rethink 1]
Humans possess the capacity to think, but if we don't use it, we're no different from animals. Humans are merely animals with the capacity to think. Whether or not we use that capacity is the fork in the road that determines our humanity.
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The Idol of the Tribe [Rethink 2]
The Idol of the Tribe (idolum tribus)" refers to the cognitive bias of treating humanity as the measure of all things. This piece explores the first of four idols proposed by the 16th–17th century English philosopher Francis Bacon.
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The Idol of the Cave [Rethink 3]
Francis Bacon classified the mind’s flaws into the "Four Idols," among which the "Idol of the Cave" (idola specus) represents individual bias. Shaped by narrow experience, habit, and disposition, this inner cave quietly warps how we see the world.
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The Idol of the Marketplace [Rethink 4]
The "Idol of the Marketplace" (idola fori) refers to the idol formed when knowledge relies on the imperfections inherent in human language. Here, I want to examine the third of the four idols proposed by Bacon, the 16th–17th century English philosopher and scientist: the "Idol of the Marketplace."
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This article is written in English.
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