Maxioms Pet

X

Maxioms by Arthur Koestler

  ( comments )
  17  /  23  

No man is an island- he is a holon. A Janus-faced entity who, looking inward, sees himself as a self-contained read more

No man is an island- he is a holon. A Janus-faced entity who, looking inward, sees himself as a self-contained unique whole, looking outward as a dependent part. His self-assertive tendency is the dynamic manifestation of his unique wholeness, his autonomy and independence as a holon. Its equally universal antagonist, the integrative tendency, expresses his dependence on the larger whole to which he belongs: his 'part-ness.'.

  ( comments )
  23  /  24  

Creative activity could be described as a type of learning
process where teacher and pupil are located in the same read more

Creative activity could be described as a type of learning
process where teacher and pupil are located in the same individual.

by Arthur Koestler Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  13  /  17  

Brain-washing starts in the cradle.

Brain-washing starts in the cradle.

  ( comments )
  9  /  14  

...we are apt to forget that the vast majority of men and women who fell under the totalitarian spell was read more

...we are apt to forget that the vast majority of men and women who fell under the totalitarian spell was activated by unselfish motives, ready to accept the role of martyr or executioner, as the cause demanded.

  ( comments )
  8  /  18  

...one of the tests of a theory is that, once grasped, it appears self-evident.

...one of the tests of a theory is that, once grasped, it appears self-evident.

by Arthur Koestler Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet