When I was a child I asked my mother why the sky is blue. She then asked me to explain to her why I thought the sky was blue. Regardless of my conclusion, she would always reply "maybe". Inferential interpretation fostered my proclivity for ratiocination.
When I began school I was taught the pledge of allegiance, and told to recite it before every class. Eventually, I ascertained that the pledge aimed to inculcate patriotism, and suppress free thought. I had come to realize that truths from authority were not universal, nor invariable. The next morning I declined to stand before class; I would not uphold this tradition.
I believe in free thought. This concept should not be confused with freedom of thought; free thought is a method of conducting thought, not a human right. With proper application, free thought enables a person to reject the dogmatic principles of the majority in order to base belief on knowledge and reason. I believe free thought is necessary to form sound beliefs and cogent arguments. Without this conviction my thinking would be obstructed by dogma, resulting in delusive ideation and fallacious reasoning.
Most importantly, my belief in free thought plays a preponderant role in analyzing extrinsic tenets, amending my presuppositions, and formulating subsequent ideas. My effort to be steadfast in this philosophy necessitates my adherence to its ensuant obligations. In accordance with this endeavor, I default to skepticism regarding all propositions. In order to assert such propositions to be true requires me to extensively prove its truth empirically, rationally, and logically.
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