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A Quick Lesson In Philosophy

SPIRIT

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I just felt this bore saying.

 

When forming your opinion on a controversial subject, or your world view in general for that matter, I would hope that you can remember the somewhat oxymoronic words of Obi-Wan Kenobi:

 

"Only a Sith deals in absolutes!"

 

So yes, technically in saying that, he is calling himself a Sith, but it's an important message nonetheless. Nothing is black and white, might I stress NOTHING at all. What political party you support, what religion you observe, what forms of media entertain you, what people you like, what people you dislike, what scientific theories you subscribe to, your stance on certain laws and policies, what is good, what is evil, what is lawful, what is unlawful...

 

There are two sides to anything and it is extremely dangerous and foolish to polarize yourself on an issue. Assuming that most people are not completely stupid, there is probably a reason why others are choosing a side that isn't the one you agree with.

 

You should try to compromise. See things from their perspective. Why don't they agree? Are there things they might be perceiving incorrectly about you? Are there things you have been perceiving incorrectly about them?

 

I've just been seeing a lot of polarized thinking floating lately and while it is likely that this is because it's only the people with very extreme views that feel the need to bash me about the head with them, I did pay good money for this blog and so I figured it couldn't hurt to remind those who form their opinions rashly that the world is more complex than they would make it to be.

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SPIRIT
Unfortunately it's more fun to polarize, and you can't win a debate if your viewpoint is compassionate to either side. :P

When did life become a debate?

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delta48
Unfortunately it's more fun to polarize, and you can't win a debate if your viewpoint is compassionate to either side. :P

When did life become a debate?

when we had political parties to settle them

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Momotaro
it is extremely dangerous and foolish to polarize yourself on an issue.

THANK YOU.

Finally, someone who understands. I totally agree, man.

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SPIRIT
it is extremely dangerous and foolish to polarize yourself on an issue.

THANK YOU.

Finally, someone who understands. I totally agree, man.

You mean you somewhat agree. :lol:

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Eyru

I kinda agree with this entry. It's sorta right, but not all the way. I'm not gonna go out there and say it's amazing, but I'm not gonna say it's horrible. Y'know, it's cool. I kinda agree.

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SPIRIT
I can't say I truely agree with this entries. Sometimes there are things which are simply right or wrong; granted, they are not common, but absolutes DO exist.

Like what?

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Xaeraz

I can't say I truely agree with this entries. Sometimes there are things which are simply right or wrong; granted, they are not common, but absolutes DO exist.

Like what?

*insert Godwins Law*

 

that having been said, this entry is completely wrong and I disagree with all of it completely and forever!

 

=P

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Foolery
Like what?
Mathematical absolutes for example, so Obi should have said only a Sith or a mathematician deals in absolutes. (and I reckon he was pretty good at long division)

 

Anyway, good blog post, hopefully it'll have a positive impact.

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