If one harbours anywhere in one's mind a nationalistic loyalty or hatred, certain facts, although in a sense known to be true, are inadmissible.
George OrwellRead
Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Doublethink is the ability to believe in contradictory ideas at the same time.
In George Orwell's concept of doublethink, he explores the psychological manipulation of individuals within a totalitarian society, where people are expected to accept two opposing beliefs as truth. This paradoxical mindset is crucial for maintaining loyalty and obedience to authorities, highlighting the complexities of human thought and belief in situations of conflicting ideologies.
Themes
DoublethinkBeliefContradictionThoughtPolitics
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about the nature of belief in political ideologies.
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