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**hygtfrdes** · 10-10-2009, 11:45 AM

It's more like, some people think they know the answer and to hell with the facts.

I understand that the "because I said so" response to "why do it this way" isn't a very satisfying answer but sometimes it's the best answer you can get because you are not at a level where you would be able to understand or appreciate a more complete answer. People refuse to accept that their intelligence, no matter how grand it may be, is not a substitute for wisdom gained through experience.

I don't think any instructor should be saying "because I said so", it's not only provocative to western students, it's also harmful to the instructor. Anybody who says that may start believing it and that way lies sokeship in your own special little ryu.

The correct way to admit that you don't have a good reason for doing something is to say "try it for a while and see".

Kim.

10-10-2009, 11:45 AM	#12
hygtfrdes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	It's more like, some people think they know the answer and to hell with the facts. I understand that the "because I said so" response to "why do it this way" isn't a very satisfying answer but sometimes it's the best answer you can get because you are not at a level where you would be able to understand or appreciate a more complete answer. People refuse to accept that their intelligence, no matter how grand it may be, is not a substitute for wisdom gained through experience. I don't think any instructor should be saying "because I said so", it's not only provocative to western students, it's also harmful to the instructor. Anybody who says that may start believing it and that way lies sokeship in your own special little ryu. The correct way to admit that you don't have a good reason for doing something is to say "try it for a while and see". Kim.
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