To decide to become a philosopher seemed as foolish to me as to decide to become a poet. Karl Jaspers decidefoolishphilosopher Change image and share on social
Reason is like an open secret that can become known to anyone at any time; it is the quiet space into which everyone can enter through his own thought. Karl Jaspers enteropenquiet Change image and share on social
Only as an individual can man become a philosopher. Karl Jaspers individualmanphilosopher Change image and share on social
The history of philosophy is not, like the history of the sciences, to be studied with the intellect alone. That which is receptive in us and that which impinges upon us from history is the reality of man's being, unfolding itself in thought. Karl Jaspers historyimpingeintellect share on social
Philosophy can only be approached with the most concrete comprehension. Karl Jaspers approachcomprehensionconcrete Change image and share on social
The more determinedly I exist, as myself, within the conditions of the time, the more clearly I shall hear the language of the past, the nearer I shall feel the glow of its life. Karl Jaspers conditiondeterminedlyexist Change image and share on social
My own being can be judged by the depths I reach in making these historical origins my own. Karl Jaspers depthhistoricaljudge Change image and share on social
I began the study of medicine, impelled by a desire for knowledge of facts and of man. The resolution to do disciplined work tied me to both laboratory and clinic for a long time to come. Karl Jaspers beginclinicdesire Change image and share on social
Philosophy as practice does not mean its restriction to utility or applicability, that is, to what serves morality or produces serenity of soul. Karl Jaspers applicabilitymoralityphilosophy Change image and share on social
The great philosophers and the great works are standards for the selection of what is essential. Everything that we do in studying the history of philosophy ultimately serves their better understanding. Karl Jaspers essentialgreathistory share on social
