Welcome Wahiduddin Khan 483 Criticism As An Intellectual
Generally, no one likes to be G criticised. Some people go to the extreme of abhorring any kind of criticism. But that is an unhealthy response, for criticism and dissent are positive elements in the lives of individuals and for societies. I happened once to meet an American scholar to whom I put the question: "What is the most important aspect of western culture? “He replied: "Freedom of expression." Elaborating on this point, he stated that in the west, dissent was taken-right, wrong, good or bad- as a sacred right of the individual. Criticism is part of intellectual exchange. When you discuss an issue with someone without any reservation, what you have to say is very likely to take the form of criticism. In any critical process there are two parties: one who manner, and this encourages the latter to discover a new aspect of the subject under discussion. So criticism is good for both parties concerned. The universe of thought is vast. No single person can cover all arenas of thought or knowledge. Given this situation, criticism affords the opportune- nity to broaden and enhance your field of knowledge. It is a kind of give-and-take process. For example, a mirror is also a critic-in a purely physical sense. If you have a spot on your face, the mirror will instantly draw your attention to it. And you accept this without the slightest reluctance. The same is true of the critic, who is like an in- tellectual mirror. If he points out some fault in your thin king, then you have to accept it.If you not good because it is infructuous, both in the case of the intellectual mirror and the physical mirror. Criticism is a process rather than an end. It entails discussion, which leads to intellectual development. Indeed, thro- ughthe process of criticism we embark on an intellectual journey, trying to find answers to our questions. Criticism, opening the closed doors of a mind, enhances thinking capacity. As such, criticism is always good. Criticism promotes thinking along new and different lines. It is the result of thinking in a fresh and original way and, as such, it is a healthy factor in society. Because, as it has been said, when all think alike, no one thinks very much. Critical thinking is constructive critical thinking. Accept criticiswith a tranquil mind and you wildiscover that your critic was an intellectual enabler. Our greatest weakness is thalive within the boundaries of ou mind. This kind of thinkingtendinduce self-conditioning. No one except your critic, can de-Condit your mind. That is, he points outnegative aspects of your intellecmake-up that had hitherto been from you. Everyone must, therefewelcome the critic. The critic is to only one who can help you rid you personality of undesirable traits be eternally grateful tohim. There is a saying: "One who criticises you is better than one w praises you."This saying is very cand meaningful. One who discovevalue of criticism will surely appal.
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The views expressed in the Article above are Maulana Wahiduddin Khan views and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: Maulana Wahiduddin Khan and Speaking Tree,Times of India
Welcome Wahiduddin Khan 483 Criticism As An Intellectual
Generally, no one likes to be G criticised. Some people go to the extreme of abhorring any kind of criticism. But that is an unhealthy response, for criticism and dissent are positive elements in the lives of individuals and for societies. I happened once to meet an American scholar to whom I put the question: "What is the most important aspect of western culture? “He replied: "Freedom of expression." Elaborating on this point, he stated that in the west, dissent was taken-right, wrong, good or bad- as a sacred right of the individual. Criticism is part of intellectual exchange. When you discuss an issue with someone without any reservation, what you have to say is very likely to take the form of criticism. In any critical process there are two parties: one who manner, and this encourages the latter to discover a new aspect of the subject under discussion. So criticism is good for both parties concerned. The universe of thought is vast. No single person can cover all arenas of thought or knowledge. Given this situation, criticism affords the opportune- nity to broaden and enhance your field of knowledge. It is a kind of give-and-take process. For example, a mirror is also a critic-in a purely physical sense. If you have a spot on your face, the mirror will instantly draw your attention to it. And you accept this without the slightest reluctance. The same is true of the critic, who is like an in- tellectual mirror. If he points out some fault in your thin king, then you have to accept it.If you not good because it is infructuous, both in the case of the intellectual mirror and the physical mirror. Criticism is a process rather than an end. It entails discussion, which leads to intellectual development. Indeed, thro- ughthe process of criticism we embark on an intellectual journey, trying to find answers to our questions. Criticism, opening the closed doors of a mind, enhances thinking capacity. As such, criticism is always good. Criticism promotes thinking along new and different lines. It is the result of thinking in a fresh and original way and, as such, it is a healthy factor in society. Because, as it has been said, when all think alike, no one thinks very much. Critical thinking is constructive critical thinking. Accept criticiswith a tranquil mind and you wildiscover that your critic was an intellectual enabler. Our greatest weakness is thalive within the boundaries of ou mind. This kind of thinkingtendinduce self-conditioning. No one except your critic, can de-Condit your mind. That is, he points outnegative aspects of your intellecmake-up that had hitherto been from you. Everyone must, therefewelcome the critic. The critic is to only one who can help you rid you personality of undesirable traits be eternally grateful tohim. There is a saying: "One who criticises you is better than one w praises you."This saying is very cand meaningful. One who discovevalue of criticism will surely appal.
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are Maulana Wahiduddin Khan views and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: Maulana Wahiduddin Khan and Speaking Tree,Times of India