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“I hated the 1960's feminists," she says. "They were dogmatists, you see. In comes ideology, and out goes common sense. This is my experience of life.” quote by Doris Lessing
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“I hated the 1960's feminists," she says. "They were dogmatists, you see. In comes ideology, and out goes common sense. This is my experience of life.”

Doris Lessing

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Ideology can replace common sense, leading to dogmatism.

In simple terms: Ideology replaces common sense.

Key Takeaway

Question beliefs, seek balance.

Themes

ideology dogmatism common sense

Mood

critical reflective

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • education
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

political theory philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs have you questioned?
  • How to keep common sense alive?
A Different Perspective

Rigid ideology may ignore nuance.

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