--- Elisabeth Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've often wondered whether I should dedicatedly > further my own point of view in a debate because I > feel it is the right view or whether I should be > capable of holding two opposing points of view in my > mind and appreciating both of them. > > I don't know the answer to that quandary. >
Hi Elisabeth, Interesting point on the relevance and profundity of the question as it relates to internet discussions nowadays. I think there are some opposing points of view that a reasonably objective person can appreciate equally well e.g. correctional schooling as opposed as to incarceration for adult delinquents. On the other hand there are contentious points of views that stem from a complete misunderstanding or lack of knowledge about the issue at hand. This is the case for instance with regard to the spurious creationist opposition to biological evolution. Nonetheless, as you might have realized my question was directed at the reflexive display of gratuitous contempt for the person holding an opposing viewpoint rather than for the viewpoint itself. On the latter point, I think that any absurdity or misinformation propagated in a public forum deserves to be debunked. Cheers, Santosh _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list ([email protected])
