“One of the more common features of discussion and debate in the modern setting, often so polarized polemical, is the problem of ‘all or nothing thinking.’
“All or nothing thinking is a kind of cognitive distortion which is forgetful that life often has subtlety, and that, between two positions, there may be middle ground which can and should be considered.
“All or nothing thinking also has a strong influence the discussion of issues today. If the person articulates position, or point of view on some topic, they are often presumed by many to hold that position in an extreme sort of the way, without any distinction or qualifications.”
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on one of the challenges facing reasonable discourse during these times.
To access Msgr. Pope’s complete post, please visit:
Msgr. Charles Pope: On The Problem of All or Nothing Thinking in Modern Discourse (16 OCT 12)
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