The psychology of changing political viewpoints

[PATRICK]

1. Thought related to emotions

rather than factual data, objective standards. So if your emotional life obtained directly from your immediate physical experience creates you and your "universe" the smaller and more pathetic any form of judgment or "world view" or faith or certitude becomes. At least breaking these boundaries destroys this blanket illusion. The fearful mind could counter that with hate and even more arrogance. And so pass more judgment on themselves as they do to others.