Assumptions//Raygan Boster

     The first part of the Abolition of Man was definitely a good read with a lot of truth to it. One part that stuck out the most to me was when he talked about how kids will assume after one sentence that the rest of similar sentences mean the same. The direct quote is as follows: "The schoolboy who reads this passage in The Green Book will believe two propositions: firstly, that all sentences containing a predicate of value are statements about the emotional state of the speaker, and secondly, that all such statements are unimportant." Without clarification, it is easy to make this assumption, especially when you are younger. 

    I do think that this principle applies in everyday life as well. When meeting someone for the first time, we make assumptions about who they are based on what they said and how they acted. Even from the smallest interactions, we still make an assumption about their character. Also, in any relationship, whether it be friendship or romantic, once someone hurts you, it is hard to believe that others will not do the same to us again. When having a serious conversation, people tend to assume what the other person is saying before clarifying with them. Assumptions can be a very dangerous thing for anyone and can lead to many disappointments in life. I really believe it is part of our nature to do so, however. I have learned to always clarify statements and give people time show who they truly are. As time goes on, I realize more how things won't always be what you expect, and it is safer to stay away from assumptions at all costs. 

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  1. Joshua NaqviMarch 14, 2022 at 6:56 PM

    Assumptions are crucial in life. They can cause a lot of strain on a relationship if they are not rooted in truth. I agree that people unconsciously group certain types of people, ideas, or things in their life because of past experiences. Pain is almost always a founding part of an assumption when it comes to relationship. As far as academics go, I think people sometimes assume that whoever is teaching them is an ultimate source of truth, even if they are not telling the truth. Lewis seems to think that this assumption is one that can be damaging to one's education if left unchecked.

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  2. Braylan StringfellowMarch 15, 2022 at 9:07 AM

    Since children so readily accept things as truth, it is very important for someone to teach children proper truth. Adults, on the other hand, are more resistant to change what they believe; this is why it is so important to teach truth to children.

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