I know I shouldn't do this, but perhaps I would like to learn something from this. Michael, would you please provide one example of what "Eurocentric consensus" consists?
On May 10, 2009, at 12:55 PM, [email protected] wrote: > >> If there is one theme that runs across many posts it is the idea of >> certainty and self-assurance sought for the justification of methods >> and conclusions about some degree of scientific correctness.However >> we fail to understand that "uncertainty" is really the mark of a >> critical thinker.The problem in trying to get >> a consensus (usually Eurocentric) is that it can sometimes leadto >> partial learning and partial learning can be a dangerous >> thing.However tolerating "uncertainty" is actually one habit of mind >> that leads the brain to new paradigms. >> >> Michael Sylvester,PhD >> Daytona Beach,Florida "When everyone thinks alike,nobody is >> thinking." > --- > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > Bill Southerly ([email protected]) > ======================================================== Steven M. Specht, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology Utica College Utica, NY 13502 (315) 792-3171 "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Martin Luther King Jr. --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
