In the philosophy of John Dewey, a sharp distinction is made between intelligence and reasoning. According to Dewey, intelligence is the only absolute way to achieve a balance between realism and idealism, between practicality and wisdom of life. Intelligence involves “ interacting with other things and knowing them,” while reasoning merely the act of and observer,” … a mind that beholds or grasps objects outside the world of things…” With reasoning, a level of mental certainly can be achieved, but it is through intelligence that control this taken of events that shape one’s life.