I oppose, therefore I am....
The other absurdity of modern times is the contrarian.
Again, there is no problem with skepticism, however it should be healthy.
One may ask, how one decides when skepticism is healthy and when it is not.
The clue to this is, skepticism does not exist in isolation.
A skeptic is also a seeker, one who doubts should also be ready to explore.
One should not just question and expect answers from almighty God; he has better things to do. One should look for answers himself. A contrary position demands same rigor as any intellectual
position requires.
In past a skeptic meant pursuer of knowledge.Holding a contrary position could mean a very painful death.It could also mean lifelong ridicule and denouncement.
However nowadays when people express contrariness; it is just for the heck of it.
Since it is cool (how I hate this word) to "show truth to the power" and "stand up to the man", no demand for reason. People seek adventure and thrill where none exists. Comprehension is not a requirement, ignorance is not a disgrace.
It is a fashion which has extended its utility.
This is Age of poseur, not age of reason.
Again, there is no problem with skepticism, however it should be healthy.
One may ask, how one decides when skepticism is healthy and when it is not.
The clue to this is, skepticism does not exist in isolation.
A skeptic is also a seeker, one who doubts should also be ready to explore.
One should not just question and expect answers from almighty God; he has better things to do. One should look for answers himself. A contrary position demands same rigor as any intellectual
position requires.
In past a skeptic meant pursuer of knowledge.Holding a contrary position could mean a very painful death.It could also mean lifelong ridicule and denouncement.
However nowadays when people express contrariness; it is just for the heck of it.
Since it is cool (how I hate this word) to "show truth to the power" and "stand up to the man", no demand for reason. People seek adventure and thrill where none exists. Comprehension is not a requirement, ignorance is not a disgrace.
It is a fashion which has extended its utility.
This is Age of poseur, not age of reason.
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4 comments:
I think, these days, people who exhibit that kind of opposition are actually people who exhibit maximum conformity, even of the kind you mentioned in the previous post. I think the fact that they are/they consider themselves "rebellious" makes them smug, this leads to intellectual sloth, avoiding discussions, conformity etc. My observation is that contrarians avoid serious arguments.
Frog,
I agree.
Regards
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