Sentences with phrase «preconceived notions instead»

It's the tendency to prove that one's own assumptions about the world are correct by looking for confirmation of preconceived notions instead of testing those assumptions.

Virtually all those who bandy about the word «biblical» cherry - pick verses to substantiate a preconceived notion instead of dealing with it in context.

Not exact matches

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 beauty of Ayurveda is that it encourages us to discover our own unique nature, reminding us to let go of preconceived notions of how and what we should be eating, drinking, and doing and instead, allowing us to study ourselves.

But instead of doing that, I decided to do something much more difficult: I decided to admit that my preconceived notions were incorrect, and to rethink the causes of fatigue.

You may have some preconceived notions that you want a particular breed of cat, or that you want a kitten instead of an adult kitty.

Instead of trying to fit the data to their preconceived notions, they freely accept the data.