Absurdity, n. A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Absurdity is defined as a belief that clearly contradicts one's own opinion, pointing out hypocrisy.
- In plain terms
- Calling something absurd is often just disagreeing with it.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize when you label ideas absurd due to bias.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you call ideas absurd?
- Could you be biased?
Another view
Some beliefs are truly absurd regardless of opinion.
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