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What good is that thought? It depends on what you want from an answer. If you want a definition and I say a kick is defined as that then that is a good answer. To say that thought is useless without action presupposes that the person thinks that a propositions usefulness is the utility is provides. I can say the best knowledge is the knowledge that serves no art (as Aristotle did in Metaphysics. I believe it is in part on if you want to check).
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Not a Utilitarian, but even Aristotle's non-art serving knowledge contributes to utility (ennobling the learned man, propelling him toward eudemonia, or well-being).