ACADEMY OF REASON
Reason and prejudice
The appeal of tension
Dear visitors,
In a world in which the structure of our reality and our world of thoughts is constantly changing, the concepts of reason and prejudice take on special meaning. On this page we would like to explore the fascinating interaction between reason and prejudice and shed light on how they shape our cognitive abilities and our understanding of the world.
The role of reason in human knowledge
Reason, a mental faculty determined by thinking, enables us to process facts rationally and to develop generally valid connections through conclusions. It is the key to theoretical and practical knowledge, enabling us to recognize meaning, establish rules, and discuss moral or ethical questions. In a world characterized by constant paradigm shifts, reason serves as a compass that helps us use the past to understand the present and plan for the future.
Prejudices and their effects
Prejudices, defined as preconceived opinions and attitudes that we accept as true without examination, significantly influence our perception of the world. They are deeply rooted in our identity and shaped by our upbringing, culture and personal experiences. In a world characterized by diversity and complexity, biases are inevitable, but they can cloud our vision and limit our ability to view the world objectively.
Dialogue and knowledge
On this page we explore how dialogue, understood in the Socratic sense as a battle of ideas, can overcome prejudice and promote the search for truth. We believe that true knowledge can only be achieved through the confrontation of different opinions and perspectives. Dialogue is therefore not just an exchange of ideas, but a philosophical attitude that requires us to constantly question our own ideas and be open to new insights.
our mission
Our goal is to create a space in which we learn together to recognize, question and overcome our prejudices. We would like to invite you to join us on a journey of thought and knowledge guided by the love of wisdom and the pursuit of truth. Let us explore together how reason and prejudice interact to influence our ability to understand and shape the world around us.