Chesterton’s Fence

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 ~ cafebedouin

"In the matter of reforming things, as distinct from deforming them, there is one plain and simple principle; a principle which will probably be called a paradox. There exists in such a case a certain institution or law; let us say, for the sake of simplicity, a fence or gate erected across a road. The … Continue reading Chesterton’s Fence

Clingy Political Ideologies

November 27, 2017November 25, 2017 ~ cafebedouin

"Interestingly, one of the initial impediments to open-mindedness is not ignorance but ideology. This is especially true in America, where (particularly in "progressive" circles) we have politicized open-mindedness to the point that it isn't so open-minded anymore. Indeed, regardless of whether your sympathies lean to the left or the right, you aren't going to learn … Continue reading Clingy Political Ideologies