Abstract
Dr. Paul discusses a theme which is a familiar one to Practical Anthropology readers, but he does so in a way which is most pertinent, and which may bring new insights. Our rationalistic bias leads us to classify people as “reasonable” or “unreasonable.” But people are neither reasonable nor unreasonable in the abstract. By their own cultural standards their behavior and beliefs are reasonable. By the standards of others they are unreasonable. To alter their point of view it is necessary to understand their point of view.
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