I believe that it is possible to be more objective than most of us are, but that it involves a moral effort. One cannot get away from one's own subjective feelings, but at least one can know what they are and make allowance for them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Objectivity is possible but requires moral effort to recognize and adjust for subjective feelings.
- In plain terms
- Being objective takes work to overcome your feelings.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge your bias to be objective.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you ever truly be neutral?
- What motivates your opinions?
Another view
Total objectivity may not be reachable.
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