What is there to Fear?

But if thought is to become the possession of many, not the privilege of the few, we must have done with fear. It is fear that holds men back — fear lest their cherished beliefs should prove delusions, fear lest the institutions by which they live should prove harmful, fear lest they themselves should prove less worthy of respect than they have supposed themselves to be.
                                                                                ~ Bertrand Russell (Principles of Social Reconstruction)

   What does this quote by noted philosopher, mathematician, and philanthropist  Bertrand Russell mean to you?    Do you agree or disagree with Russell?    In this response, answer those two questions, and discussion why it is important to do away with fear in Critical Thinking.

 Don't forget to respond to at least one of your peers.

Welcome!

Hello Class,

Welcome to English 5! This is your class blog: The Mind's Eye 3. In this forum we will discuss theory and application as it relates to Critical Thinking. We will examine not only the Mayfield text, but also every day issues that affect us and the world we live in.

In this first post, please introduce yourselves. Tell us who you are, your experiences with writing, and your hobbies. Also make sure you respond to at least one other person in the forum. Engaging in dialogue is only way a discussion forum is effective.

Thanks,

Ms. Wanzo