if you say you don't like stupid people, are you prejudiced?
2007-12-28 21:59:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
this is purely a hypothetical/philosophical question.
i'm not hating anyone lol.
2007-12-28 22:47:55 · update #1
...NO! its not a form of discrimination!!
...NO! Im not prejudiced either!
hope my answer satisfied your question.
2008-01-01 21:42:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some way, we show stupidity. Admit it, we do get into our edge and perform poorly in a way stupid.
Your question itself may be taken as prejudice in itself just by using the term "stupid people" As if stupidity is there real essence which could never be removed and or healed.
You can hate stupidity but if you hate or don't like the person showing stupidity that is prejudiced. You may not be close to persons you-so-called "stupid people" because it's your choice. But if you undermine their potential to grow and become better that would be point blank STUPID and a PREJUDICE.
Remember Einstein is purportedly STUPID.
I have a friend so-called-stupid- person but he really gives me great perspective on stuff I'm confused.
2007-12-28 22:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by jefryp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a form of predudice. A form which should be held much more widely.
Perhaps if we stop them from breeding we can fix both overpopulation and the stupid epidemic in one fell swoop. We could replace the manual labor they provide with robots.
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Of course, we must be careful how we define a 'stupid' person. Raw cognitive power is clearly invalid as many people who are a bit thick are nevertheless splendid people. It is those who lack civility, dignity, creativity and insight that we could do without.
2007-12-28 22:52:35 · answer #3 · answered by Tunips 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are prejudiced if you don't like all "stupid" people. Because you've obviously met a few "stupid" people you didn't like and stereotyped all of them.
Not everyone will be your friend, not everyone gets along. But saying you don't like "stupid" people is like saying you don't like Americans or Australians, or blondes or brunettes.
2007-12-28 22:04:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends
if you say it to a persone directly as a form of insult,he can have you called to a court of law and you may have to pay a sum of money
it's not a form of discrimination,but it may offend people who already feel inferior,and you might want not to say that unless you are between friends.
you dont want to offend people for nothing,do you?
2007-12-28 22:50:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean by stupid? ignorant and rude? unaducated? naive? in any case...i would say, you don't have to LIKE anyone, but you should always be mature and civil to all people, and before judging take the time to get to know them. often when someone seems to lack greatly in one area, they exell in another.
2007-12-28 22:14:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. stupid people are annoying. anyone that doesn't think before asking a question needs to be smacked upside their head until they stop asking stupid questions or saying something stupid. Thank god I'm not one of those people
2007-12-28 22:05:54 · answer #7 · answered by Jen A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sure, judging anyone based on appearance, intellect, social status, or even their own past actions & behavior is a form of discrimination.
2007-12-28 22:06:55 · answer #8 · answered by insignificant_other 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well..not if they choose to be stupid. I have plenty of kids in my class that are "stupid" because they choose not to do their work.
2007-12-28 22:03:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably but how valuable are they?
i think you have to define stupid - to me it is someone that deliberately doesn't use their head out of laziness or immaturity
2007-12-28 22:07:45 · answer #10 · answered by goosebumpsandgiggles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋