Classic or Romantic

Being a classical thinker means that when looking at any object or system, one will naturally analyze it's components in order to have an understanding of it. Romantic thinking is not the opposite of classic, it's just the alternative. When a romantic thinker looks at the same object or system, they will see only it's appearance and have difficulty seeing more. This makes it sound like classic means smart and romantic means stupid, but the two methods of thinking are of equal value, they simply have value in different places. Romantic thinking is helpful for creativity, a broader view of the world can open one to new ideas. Classical thinking is more useful in understanding how the world works through the organization of it's parts.

When determining which of the two categories I most identify with, I immediately knew I would be a classical thinker. My areas of interest are the standard classical thinker topics; science and math and technology. I can even identify that when I attempt to learn anything in school or anywhere else, I am geared toward deep understanding of the subject. I despise memorization and other forms of busywork in the pursuit of education.

All of this points toward the classical perception. However, describing myself as a totally classical thinker would imply that I have no trace of the romantic thinker, which would be completely contradicting my interest and ability in the field of art. I have been an artist for almost all of my life. The narrator of ZAMM explains that all art is a product of romantic thinking. By that logic, a classical thinker's ability in fine arts would be limited to drawing stick figures. With this in mind I would have to conclude that I am only a mostly classical thinker.

Describing the two methods of thought as irreconcilable with one another is completely absurd. Any individual having all of the characteristics of a classic and none of a romantic (and vice versa) is extremely unlikely. I think almost every person will have most of one and some of the other, and can describe themselves by which is most prevalent.