Sentences with phrase «preconceived idea»

I never read a lot of crime fiction, so I didn't have a set of preconceived ideas of what my stories should look like when I started.
I had to go to the library to find a book on beginner's mind, the Internet still being a thing of the future, and I learned that what he expected from me was an attitude of openness, a lack of preconceived ideas about how things had to be, and a wealth of questions that started with, «what if» and «why not.»
But don't try to make your children fit into your own preconceived ideas of what they «should» learn, or follow your own intelligences if theirs are different.
Viewers are challenged to move beyond preconceived ideas, and to envision a fresh future for maternity care in America.
It is the fusion of these three elements in his representation of Jesus» life and teaching that makes it a matter of the greatest difficulty to distinguish in any particular discourse between what rests upon a deep understanding of the true meaning of Jesus» actual words and what is read into them in the light both of experience and of preconceived ideas as what the Word of God should fittingly proclaim.
It is the crisis that drives Vince's reaction, rather than attempting to stamp his largely preconceived ideas on the crisis.
No one is immune from preconceived ideas about gender roles, even queer and gender - fluid couples.
In fact, the WGI report is built upon a process which, as revealed by the Climategate emails, is, by its very nature, designed not to produce an accurate view of the state of climate science, but instead to be an «assessment» of the state of climate science — an assessment largely driven by preconceived ideas of the IPCC design team and promulgated by various elite chapter authors.
One of the best attributes is an ability to leave preconceived ideas of «what your job is» at the door.
Bridging Pop and Minimalist sensibilities, these prints, paintings and other works are quintessential examples of style as content: Katz intimates the familiar rather than describe it, and prods the viewer's perception past preconceived ideas.
The reason is because everyone is different when it comes to the speed with which preconceived ideas and mental barriers are broken down giving way to acceptance of new and better information.
In the initial stage of company's existence, it was difficult for them to break through preconceived ideas of the general public because of negative images about matchmaker and marriage agencies.
Through this exhibition, we would like to implicate how we can use space to explore preconceived ideas of what is considered art and what isn't throughout the times and in various cultures.
When people come across it they have certain preconceived ideas that may not result in the optimal, most educated decisions on how to treat it in their specific situation.
This is precisely to use the Bible to fit our own notions, to twist it to justify our own preconceived ideas instead of being open to the message it brings.
The petition, to the Justice Secretary, says: «Several recent high profile cases have evidenced how the general public has fixed preconceived ideas of what constitutes rape, a victim and a perpetrator of sexual violence.
But whatever preconceived ideas I had, I certainly never expected to meet such an articulate, sharp - minded and quick - witted lady.
Something I learned in my masters is that we all have assumptions and preconceived ideas for a variety of reasons.
To be considered next month by the park district's board, the 47 - page document is appealing for two main reasons: First, rather than imposing preconceived ideas, its authors have based their design on what South Siders want; and second, instead of offering cosmetic fixes, the plan strikes at the root of the problems facing Burnham Park.
It's not specific justifications, but rather preconceived ideas that ultimately decide whether people see climate protection as important and necessary.
Letting go of preconceived ideas around what we know something feels like and being open and curious can alter our perceptions of how we feel something.
Above all, Rosen says, «The photos insist on leaving behind preconceived ideas about people without sight, and seeing how enlightened they are, and how they shed light on our world.»
Your policies, votes, and, unfortunately preconceived ideas all have an impact on the school district of Hartford, Ct — mine have little to no impact, especially because those in office have no interest in the truth.
Results released today by Euro NCAP reveal that some brands can still surprise and disappoint, overturning preconceived ideas of their safety.
As people, they carry preconceived ideas of how well a home has been maintained.
I know a lot of the basics of what makes a Souls game but I approached The Surge with no real preconceived idea of what these games are supposed to be and ended up having a really good time with it.
She chooses to push organic life to a level of entropy and encourage the viewer to put preconceived ideas of landscape painting aside to become involved with the world on the canvas before them.
For the 2005 Venice Biennale, Schabus transformed the Austrian Pavilion into a massive artificial mountain, appraising preconceived ideas about nature, culture, and the role of art.
It also helps overcome the often incorrect preconceived ideas law firm owners and partners develop as to who their strongest performers are.
Approaching a biomedical problem from the informatics point of view — for example, Butte is studying which gene variants might predispose children to type 2 diabetes — allows a researcher to survey the available data without preconceived ideas.
In this new series of multiples, Andreas Angelidakis toys with preconceived ideas of consumerism, copyright and the desirable object.
An amusing take on the theme of walking, Matelli's work challenges preconceived ideas about traditional monumental portraiture, and questions the extent to which any one of us is ever fully aware of our own surroundings, especially considering the constant distraction of the screens that supplement our lived experience.
His experiments in expressions beyond preconceived ideas will be further continued in order to depict the fluidity of the ever - changing world.
This is understandable as the subject of counseling is fraught with misconceptions, prejudices and preconceived ideas as well as some unwelcome stigmas attached to those who go for couples counseling.
Ranging from the well - known to the obscure, Lin's collection of names demonstrates that terms for women often stem from preconceived ideas about their sexuality and physical appearance.
She spoke to us about the importance of collaboration between people and space within her own experimental curatorial practice; of initiating a continous discussion to evolve and extend the concept of an exhibition; and of working against her own preconceived ideas through this process of exchange.
The Danger of Preconceived Ideas Blinding One to the Reality of the Challenge
When people come across it — either through an inspection of a home that is being contemplated in a purchase or while living in their home — they have certain preconceived ideas that may not result in the optimal, most educated decisions on how to treat it in their specific situation.
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