Dogma Quote by Walter Cronkite
““I think being a liberal, in the true sense, is being nondoctrinaire, nondogmatic, non-committed to a cause - but examining each case on its merits. Being left of center is another thing; it's a political position. I think most newspapermen by definition have to be liberal; if they're not liberal, by my definition of it, then they can hardly be good newspapermen. If they're preordained dogmatists for a cause, then they can't be very good journalists; that is, if they carry it into their journalism." [Interview with Ron Powers ( Chicago Sun Times ) for Playboy , 1973]””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Playboy, 1973, with Ron Powers
The speaker defines liberalism as open‑minded, case‑by‑case analysis, contrasting it with dogmatic partisanship, and argues journalists should be liberal to remain unbiased.
In simple terms: Liberalism means evaluating each issue independently.
Key Takeaway
Stay open, avoid dogma.
Themes
journalism
politics
open‑mindedness
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
professional
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- editorial decisions
- public discourse
- media ethics
Key Concepts
critical thinking
ethical standards
objectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a journalist be truly neutral?
- How do personal beliefs affect coverage?
A Different Perspective
Rigid partisanship may still influence reporting.
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