Bias Quote by Ellen Willis
““DOGMA: a political belief one is unreasonably committed to, such as the notion that freedom is good and slavery is bad. BIAS: predeliction for a particular dogma. For example, the feminist bias is that women are equal to men and the male chauvinist bias is that women are inferior. The unbiased view is that the truth lies somewhere in between. (an early comment on backlash, from "Glossary for the Eighties")””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Glossary for the Eighties, Ellen Willis, 1980
Dogma is an unreasonable political belief; bias is a tendency toward that belief. Truth lies between extremes, urging balanced perspective.
In simple terms: Dogma is extreme belief; bias leans toward it; truth is balanced.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance, avoid extreme bias.
Themes
politics
philosophy
critical thinking
bias
truth
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- debates
- policy making
- media analysis
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
moderation
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you identify a personal dogma?
- How do you find middle ground in heated topics?
A Different Perspective
Balancing may be impossible when facts are polarized.
