What most people believe is thinking, is really only a different arrangement of their prejudices.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Many people think they are reasoning logically when they are actually just organizing their existing biases.
- In plain terms
- People often confuse their opinions with real thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Question your thoughts to avoid acting on bias.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are your opinions your own?
- How do you test your biases?
Another view
It may dismiss genuine reasoning as mere prejudice.
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