2006-10-26 03:53:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Not all can switch off their feelings, as our past experiences shape our way of thinking, but it IS possible to be completely impartial, but not many could achieve it.
2006-10-26 04:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by smiling_nonstop 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe it is possible to be completely impartial. Everyone has certain biases, certain preferences.
Lawyers will ask prospective jurists how biased they are. The lawyer assumes that some of the jurists may have read newspaper articles or seen television reports about the accused. But what the lawyer really wants to know is whether or not the jurist will be able to put aside these prejudices and concentrate solely on the evidence that's put forth. I think some people are better at doing this -- they can stand back and access a situation fairly and be relatively impartial -- without undue prejudice or political or emotional considerations interfering with their judgments. (I believe a number of professions require this ability -- that is, ideally individuals should be able to make impartial, fair decisions -- from teachers to academics, perhaps even politicians)
2006-10-26 11:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by abbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in 3rd grade, my Aunt Jean stood by as I drowned in a lake. Had it not been for the 2 joggers passing by, I would still be dead from drowning. Yes, I would have to say being completely impartial is "very" possible, because "now," My Aunt jean & I feel the same toward each other. "Completely Impartial."
2006-10-27 03:37:37 · answer #3 · answered by Republican!!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, it's totally possible. But the only problem is that you forfeit your opinions and your choices. If you're totally impartial, then everyone else will make your decisions for you. I guess if you're completely impartial it wouldn't matter anyway. How would you get up in the morning, and go to the restroom?
2006-10-26 04:00:49 · answer #4 · answered by Johnny Afman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope... everything in our mind and everything we do is only based on our own lens in which we view the world and ourselves.
Even in an attempt to be impartial we are aware of ourselves and our attempts to be impartial - thus tainting the impartial process. If you want impartial - get a computer. Heck, get a PC - they will break down on ANYBODY.
But I like the first person's answer - "whatever"
2006-10-26 04:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by MLK II 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is - to a point.
That point occurs as soon as you are either asked for an opinion or have to make decision, as soon as this occurs you can no longer remain on the fence, unless of course you wish to be totally ignorant in which case you are not impartial, merely being ignorant.
We all hold opinions and make judgements based on what we see, feel, hear and think we know.
2006-10-26 05:19:41 · answer #6 · answered by susan69me69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it needs a great power to be completely impartial,
but in reality not very many people are so
2006-10-26 07:49:07 · answer #7 · answered by latif_1950 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because people are born with moral fiber, whether it be corrupt or not no one can be completely impartial.
2006-10-26 04:00:38 · answer #8 · answered by The Voice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only on occasion. You can't be consistently impartial.
2006-10-26 04:06:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if you have the ability to detach your own feelings and opinions then you can be impartial.
2006-10-26 21:57:08 · answer #10 · answered by thebigtombs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋