Famous quote by John Maynard Keynes

"A study of the history of opinion is a necessary preliminary to the emancipation of the mind"

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John Maynard Keynes was a British financial expert who believed that understanding the background of point of view was vital free of charge the mind. He thought that by examining the history of viewpoint, one might acquire a far better understanding of the existing state of point of view and also how it has been shaped by the past. This understanding might after that be made use of to challenge existing beliefs and also develop originalities. He suggested that this procedure of challenging existing beliefs and also developing originalities was necessary for the emancipation of the mind. He believed that by freeing the mind from the restraints of traditional thinking, one might produce an extra dynamic and ingenious society. In this way, Keynes argued that examining the background of viewpoint was an essential step in the process of freeing the mind and also producing a much more modern culture.

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England Flag This quote is from John Maynard Keynes between June 5, 1883 and April 21, 1946. He/she was a famous Economist from England. The author also have 27 other quotes.
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