Thoughtfulness:Some reflections

The definition

Full Definition of thoughtful

1a : absorbed in thought : meditativeb : characterized by careful reasoned thinking <a thoughtfulessay>
2a : having thoughts : heedful <became thoughtful about religion>b : given to or chosen or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and wants of others <a kind and thoughtful frien

Examples of thoughtful in a sentence

She looked at me with a thoughtful expression.
He looked thoughtful for a moment.
Her husband is always thoughtful.
That’s very thoughtful of you.

13th Century:first known use of this word

My ReflectionI became embroiled in “thinking” but I am more interested in thoughtfulness.To me this is connected to reflection and care.To be a thoughtful person I need to be involved with society.A thinker may remain aloof… and if you are a ruminator or a brooder this will detach you from the world of others too.So there’s a paradox here about thinking and thought.

The other problem with thinking using logic and reasoning is the question of the premises you use.If they are not sensible,if they are wrong, if they are poor then thinking is entirely vain.And also by a careful choice of premises or assumptions almost anything can be “proved”

Syllogisms can be useful but really what do they tell you except something you most likely already know