We like to think our opinions are the product of reason. But all too often we use reason to support opinions that did not spring from reason. In my teens, I feel my attitude toward the supernatural reeked of this. These days, my beliefs about vegetarianism, my choice to do without a car, and similar ‘green living’ topics probably fall into this category.
So here is my rhetorical question for the evening: What opinions do you hold because reason led you to them, and what reasons do you hold because opinion led you to them?
[ETA: if you want to share, feel free to do so, even though I said the question was rhetorical.]
I’m guessing you DON’t want an answer because you said ‘rhetorical’. 🙂
Oh thank goodness you noticed that because I had overlooked that word.
If I drank coffee, I’d clearly be in need of an extra cup. How I wish I didn’t find the taste revolting.
Heh. =)
If you are inclined to answer anyway, feel free to do so.
Glad to be of service! I think coffee is revolting too…guess we’re in the same boat!
If you want to share, I’d be happy to read.
Most opinions are formed by reason aren’t they? A lot of people just have lazy reasoning.
That’s a beautiful theory. I’m starting to believe that most opinions are formed by indoctrination. =)