Reaction To Expert Lecture by J.F. MacDonald Wk1 Post2

I agree with J.F. MacDonald, clear thinking is what today's society is missing the most. I think you can say that about every generation actually. When a group of people conjure up a philosophy, it can be used to rationalize Racism, Classism, Prejudice,and Sexism, etc. Justifying its practices. With clear thinking, you can assess the situation for what it is. Just reality and present actions without being bias or judgmental because all that you are thinking about is the

facts. Many problems could be avoided and even prevented with this form of thinking.


Imagine a man who grew up in a racist environment. Growing up listening and learning that every other race besides his own is inferior. Adults telling him that they are at the top of the pedestal, with "relevant facts" to back it up. He may encounter another man one day who is of a different race in another place. Suppose the man just helped him out, the man who grew up in the racist environment might feel resentful that someone inferior to him has helped him. But if he were to use Clear Thinking, then he would be grateful and thankful for that man's help. Because regardless of race, religion or creed, he is a man just like him, and that's all that he sees, another man who helped him out. Clear thinking is definitely something that today's world needs the most.