Answers Quote by Russell Kirk
“Prejudice is not bigotry or superstition, although prejudice sometimes may degenerate into these. Prejudice is pre-judgment, the answer with which intuition and ancestral consensus of opinion supply a man when he lacks either time or knowledge to arrive at a decision predicated upon pure reason.”
About This Quote
Prejudice is a pre‑judgment born of limited time or knowledge, not necessarily bigotry.
In simple terms: Prejudice arises from quick judgments when knowledge is lacking.
Key Takeaway
Seek knowledge before judging.
Themes
bias
intuition
knowledge gaps
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- first impressions
- decision making
Key Concepts
critical thinking
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you hold?
- How can you deepen understanding before forming opinions?
A Different Perspective
Prejudice can become entrenched if unexamined.
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