Prejudice Quote by William James
“Many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Principles of Psychology, William James, 1890
People often mistake biased thinking for genuine reflection, merely reshuffling preexisting prejudices.
In simple terms: Thinking can be just bias reshuffling.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
critical thinking
self-awareness
bias
introspection
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- debates
- personal growth
- decision making
- media consumption
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
metacognition
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs are you rearranging?
- How can you identify true reflection?
A Different Perspective
Bias can be subtle and hard to detect.
