Why this theme matters
Across 2 recurring voices here (notably Hannah Arendt and Francis Bacon), thinking is framed through Political Phenomenology and Empiricism. Some passages define thinking; others warn how it fails; still others relocate it inside habit, community, or language.
In the history of philosophy
Discussions of thinking travel through European modern and modern European traditions. Compare the quotations below with their school labels rather than forcing a single definition.
Thinkers in this collection
Hannah Arendt , Francis Bacon , Feng Youlan
Frequently asked questions
What did philosophers say about thinking?
They disagreed in productive ways. In this archive, Hannah Arendt, Francis Bacon, and related voices treat thinking as something to clarify, cultivate, or critique—not merely to celebrate.
Where can I find philosophy quotes about thinking?
This theme page gathers 5 verified English quotations tagged Thinking, with links to thinkers and sources.
How should I read quotes about thinking?
Read the sentence, then check school and source. A compact line is an entry point into an argument about thinking, not a substitute for the surrounding text.