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ruchia · 07-08-2008, 06:23 PM

38. Progress is best made through discussion among people who have contrasting points of view.

People with contrasting views widen each other perspective and are motivated to prove their point. Hence, overall it is in the broader benefit of the society when through such a discussion anew theory is evolved.

Differing views often intrigue a person to debate which leads to broaden the perspective of both the groups. Often many such things are revealed to the opposing groups that they are forced to think about it. And when they think, they try to analyze their own thoughts and try to make the two lines of thoughts compatible. In case they are not compatible, then they try to prove their points. They might collect data to strengthen their argument and prove their point. This might lead to composition of a new theory. It might be a cliché- but there are many famous examples in the history that support this; Einstein, Galileo to name a few.

On the other hand, if one were to discuss matters with the people who supported their own views, they might not come to know the other lines of thought. The truth might be hidden from them. People who support your views are required for encouragement but the views of the group might remain narrow. Hence, discussing with people with opposing views definitely leads to progress.

However, some people might argue that when people with opposing views work together in a team, it hampers the team work. In order to prove their point they might waste a lot of time which might lead to stagnation. However, that totally depends on people. They might be interested in superiority of the self and hence may just keep opposing the others. But if people are more interested in furthering the cause, it will definitely lead to progress and benefit the society.

Hence, I agree with the author’s contention that to progress one should discuss with people who oppose their views and hence try to broaden their perspective. One should not think of just their own superiority over others and try to hamper the work of the team.

maple_leaf · 07-08-2008, 07:05 PM

Ruchia,
I thought it was a well written essay. There were some really good points that I would not have thought about if I were to write the essay. There are some minor grammatical errors. May be add one/ two example(s). Cliche refers to a particular idea/phrase/proverb. "It might be a cliché- but there are many famous examples in the history that support this; Einstein, Galileo to name a few." ---> I do not think cliche should be used in this line. Overall, it is a good essay. I should start practicing "issue essays" myself.

ruchia · 07-08-2008, 07:36 PM

Hey Thanks !

I dint like this composition because i could not come up with examples. Examples where progress has been made by people of opposing views. I dint want to use old examples of Einstein and all. SO that is why I dint like it. and thanks for correcting - I think i wanted to write it differently so that the word "Cliche" could fit in.

May i need to think more. will try to make an attempt on this topic once again.

Thanks again!

07-08-2008, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
ruchia Within my grasp! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 150	issue 38. Please review (very poor attempt) :( 38. Progress is best made through discussion among people who have contrasting points of view. People with contrasting views widen each other perspective and are motivated to prove their point. Hence, overall it is in the broader benefit of the society when through such a discussion anew theory is evolved. Differing views often intrigue a person to debate which leads to broaden the perspective of both the groups. Often many such things are revealed to the opposing groups that they are forced to think about it. And when they think, they try to analyze their own thoughts and try to make the two lines of thoughts compatible. In case they are not compatible, then they try to prove their points. They might collect data to strengthen their argument and prove their point. This might lead to composition of a new theory. It might be a cliché- but there are many famous examples in the history that support this; Einstein, Galileo to name a few. On the other hand, if one were to discuss matters with the people who supported their own views, they might not come to know the other lines of thought. The truth might be hidden from them. People who support your views are required for encouragement but the views of the group might remain narrow. Hence, discussing with people with opposing views definitely leads to progress. However, some people might argue that when people with opposing views work together in a team, it hampers the team work. In order to prove their point they might waste a lot of time which might lead to stagnation. However, that totally depends on people. They might be interested in superiority of the self and hence may just keep opposing the others. But if people are more interested in furthering the cause, it will definitely lead to progress and benefit the society. Hence, I agree with the author’s contention that to progress one should discuss with people who oppose their views and hence try to broaden their perspective. One should not think of just their own superiority over others and try to hamper the work of the team.

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07-08-2008, 07:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
maple_leaf Eager! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Morristown, New Jesey Posts: 81	Ruchia, I thought it was a well written essay. There were some really good points that I would not have thought about if I were to write the essay. There are some minor grammatical errors. May be add one/ two example(s). Cliche refers to a particular idea/phrase/proverb. "It might be a cliché- but there are many famous examples in the history that support this; Einstein, Galileo to name a few." ---> I do not think cliche should be used in this line. Overall, it is a good essay. I should start practicing "issue essays" myself.

07-08-2008, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
ruchia Within my grasp! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 150	Hey Thanks ! I dint like this composition because i could not come up with examples. Examples where progress has been made by people of opposing views. I dint want to use old examples of Einstein and all. SO that is why I dint like it. and thanks for correcting - I think i wanted to write it differently so that the word "Cliche" could fit in. May i need to think more. will try to make an attempt on this topic once again. Thanks again!

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