Alike Quote by Daniel Hannan
“Progressives and conservatives alike lean, unconsciously, towards particular conclusions, and then scrabble around to rationalise those conclusions to themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Conservative Party Conference, Daniel Hannan, 2018
People often form conclusions first, then seek reasons to support them.
In simple terms: We rationalize our biases.
Key Takeaway
Check assumptions before defending them.
Themes
bias
rationalization
politics
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- debate preparation
- policy analysis
- media consumption
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
motivated reasoning
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change your view?
- How do you recognize your own bias?
A Different Perspective
Counterarguments may be dismissed without genuine evaluation.
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