UPDATED-9:09headache27November 27 2006, 02:14:09 UTC
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Reason is the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic. (Webster) Jefferson’s interpretation of the word “reason,” is more important than a standard definition is more can demonstrate. Reason actually empowers one to overcome the fears and superstitions supporting an antiquated belief system and either proves or disproves it. Jefferson wrote on the subject: “Reason verses Fear,” stating basically that fear takes the back seat to reason.
The right to critically think and express new ideas is defended in the arena of higher education in the United States just as Jefferson had hoped. Contemporary students have less apprehension and more desire for the truth in all subject matters, even those concerning established beliefs. “Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.” (Jefferson, Reason Versus Fear) In the end, truth really has set us free.
* and will everyone pay special attention to the last line of the next to the last paragraph please and thanks. :) -dd p.s. yep went over the word limit for a comment on lj.. but that's nothing new.
Re: UPDATED-9:09headache27November 28 2006, 05:13:15 UTC
Jefferson wrote on the subject: “Reason verses Fear,” stating basically that fear takes the back seat to reason.
omfg.. are you serious??? no one thought the back seat comment was funny. you must need to drink a lot of caffeinated beverages to find the humor in that. did they have back seats in the 1800's? good night.
Reason is the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic. (Webster) Jefferson’s interpretation of the word “reason,” is more important than a standard definition is more can demonstrate. Reason actually empowers one to overcome the fears and superstitions supporting an antiquated belief system and either proves or disproves it. Jefferson wrote on the subject: “Reason verses Fear,” stating basically that fear takes the back seat to reason.
The right to critically think and express new ideas is defended in the arena of higher education in the United States just as Jefferson had hoped. Contemporary students have less apprehension and more desire for the truth in all subject matters, even those concerning established beliefs. “Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.” (Jefferson, Reason Versus Fear) In the end, truth really has set us free.
* and will everyone pay special attention to the last line of the next to the last paragraph please and thanks. :)
-dd
p.s. yep went over the word limit for a comment on lj.. but that's nothing new.
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omfg.. are you serious??? no one thought the back seat comment was funny. you must need to drink a lot of caffeinated beverages to find the humor in that. did they have back seats in the 1800's? good night.
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p.s. wake up call, please and thanks :)
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