28-01-2010, 11:20 AM
Besides which, it is a key and fundamental rule of this forum to ensure members behave in a civilized manner, expressly to avoid flame wars that have brought other forums to their knees. This rule is always enforced for obvious reasons -- although we are content to make the case for it gently at the outset - also for obvious reasons.
In the final analysis, if an argument cannot be made without the (admittedly satisfying) need to resort to name calling etc., then the strength of the argument has already been diminished. Having said that, some people never listen to facts no matter how powerful they are, whereas others care not to listen to them because it is the cut and thrust of the ensuing fisticuffs they cherish.
Logic and critical thinking certainly has its place but psychology and human nature are an old married couple who've seen it all.
In the final analysis, if an argument cannot be made without the (admittedly satisfying) need to resort to name calling etc., then the strength of the argument has already been diminished. Having said that, some people never listen to facts no matter how powerful they are, whereas others care not to listen to them because it is the cut and thrust of the ensuing fisticuffs they cherish.
Logic and critical thinking certainly has its place but psychology and human nature are an old married couple who've seen it all.
The shadow is a moral problem that challenges the whole ego-personality, for no one can become conscious of the shadow without considerable moral effort. To become conscious of it involves recognizing the dark aspects of the personality as present and real. This act is the essential condition for any kind of self-knowledge.
Carl Jung - Aion (1951). CW 9, Part II: P.14