چکیده:
This paper argues that we will never get rid of the extremist mentality unless the dualist view prevails and is taught as part of the educational system. The dualist view takes account of both sides of an argument whereas the extremist view promotes one side unequivocally without considering the merits of the opposing view. The merits of the dualist view can be taught in schools so that everyone learns to recognise that mentality when it is evident not only in other people’s behaviour but also in their own thinking about things. The dualist view is a flexible one involving trial-and-error processes as we work our way through life. That view is contrasted with the monist view that focuses on one point of view to the exclusion of all others. The extremist’s view is usually monistic and is intolerable of views that contradict or dispute their dogmatic view of things. This paper therefore examines these two contrasting views. It outlines the spectrum between monist and dualist ways of thinking, and it concludes that systematic form of dualism is possible that takes the middle way between the extremes of dogmatic and sceptical thinking. Only through dualist studies will the dualist view be more thoroughly developed, as is outlined here.
خلاصه ماشینی:
It outlines the spectrum between monist and dualist ways of thinking, and it concludes that systematic form of dualism is possible that takes the middle way between the extremes of dogmatic and sceptical thinking.
The dualist view means recognising the extent to which such extremes of behaviour need to be corrected to ensure that future progress is balanced and productive.
The dualist view thus refers to self- conscious activity that involves trial-and-error; a common sense procedure that also underlies the scientific method and has ensured the remarkable success of science in transforming our society largely for the better.
When people take sides and regard their opinions are more certain and truthful than those of the opposing side, the dualist view helps us to resolve the matter one way or the other.
As correcting such imbalances is part of the dualist view, it can be used to extremes to re-establish a balance by which things can move forward in a rational and controlled way.
The social usefulness of the dualist view Some Aims of Dualist Studies To train the mind to cope with extreme thought tendencies and to avoid complete scepticism on the one hand and complete dogmatism on the other hand; To show that dualist thinking is not necessarily vague or indecisive and is in fact necessary for correct and productive thinking; To show how new ideas can change society for the better; To instil philosophy with renewed vigour; To understand better what it is to be human, especially in contrast with what is considered to be inhuman, in thought and behaviour.