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==Origin==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] ''neuterall'' mutually neutralizing, from Medieval Latin ''neutralis'', back-formation from ''neutralitas'' middle ground, from Latin ''neutralis'' neuter, from ''neutr''-, classical Latin ''neutrālis'' neither [[masculine]] nor [[feminine]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1549]
==Definitions==
*1: not [[engaged]] on either side; specifically : not [[aligned]] with a [[political]] or [[ideological]] grouping <a neutral nation>
*2: of or relating to a neutral [[state]] or [[power]] <neutral territory>
*3a : not decided or pronounced as to characteristics : indifferent
:b (1) : achromatic (2) : nearly achromatic
:c (1) : neuter 3 (2) : lacking stamens or pistils
:d : neither acid nor basic
:e : not [[electrically]] charged
*4: produced with the tongue in the position it has when at [[rest]] <the neutral vowels of \ə-ˈbəv\ above>
==Description==
'''Neutrality''' is the [[absence]] of declared [[bias]]. In an [[argument]], a neutral person will not [[choose]] a side. A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutral_country neutral country] maintains [[political]] neutrality, a related but distinct concept.
Neutrality is not synonymous with indifference or [[ignorance]]. One can be actively [[engaged]] in a [[dispute]], yet not publicly choose a side. The moderator of a [[debate]] is expected to remain neutral. Neutrality is not synonymous with [[silence]]. A mediator facilitates [[dialog]] between parties. Doublethink implies defending two or more [[contradictory]] [[ideas]], whereas neutrality implies not defending any.
Neutrality is not synonymous with [[objectivity]]. In a [[controversy]], an objective person will not remain neutral but will choose the side [[supported]] by the most objective [[arguments]]. Objectivity therefore requires a [[choice]], which is often [[difficult]], whereas neutrality requires no choice. Note that in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objectivity_(journalism) journalism objectivity] is considered synonymous with neutrality.
Neutrality implies not [[judging]] the validity of an [[opinion]]. Thus, a neutral person will provide a platform for all [[opinions]], including irrational or malicious opinions. According to [[Dante]], The [[darkest]] places in [[hell]] are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of [[moral]] [[crisis]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson Woodrow Wilson] said " ''neutrality is a [[negative]] [[word]]. It does not [[express]] what [[America]] ought to [[feel]]. We are not trying to keep out of trouble; we are trying to [[preserve]] the [[foundations]] on which [[peace]] may be rebuilt.'' "[http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/w/woodrowwil401895.html]
[[Category: Philosophy]]
[[Category: Law]]
==Origin==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] ''neuterall'' mutually neutralizing, from Medieval Latin ''neutralis'', back-formation from ''neutralitas'' middle ground, from Latin ''neutralis'' neuter, from ''neutr''-, classical Latin ''neutrālis'' neither [[masculine]] nor [[feminine]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1549]
==Definitions==
*1: not [[engaged]] on either side; specifically : not [[aligned]] with a [[political]] or [[ideological]] grouping <a neutral nation>
*2: of or relating to a neutral [[state]] or [[power]] <neutral territory>
*3a : not decided or pronounced as to characteristics : indifferent
:b (1) : achromatic (2) : nearly achromatic
:c (1) : neuter 3 (2) : lacking stamens or pistils
:d : neither acid nor basic
:e : not [[electrically]] charged
*4: produced with the tongue in the position it has when at [[rest]] <the neutral vowels of \ə-ˈbəv\ above>
==Description==
'''Neutrality''' is the [[absence]] of declared [[bias]]. In an [[argument]], a neutral person will not [[choose]] a side. A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutral_country neutral country] maintains [[political]] neutrality, a related but distinct concept.
Neutrality is not synonymous with indifference or [[ignorance]]. One can be actively [[engaged]] in a [[dispute]], yet not publicly choose a side. The moderator of a [[debate]] is expected to remain neutral. Neutrality is not synonymous with [[silence]]. A mediator facilitates [[dialog]] between parties. Doublethink implies defending two or more [[contradictory]] [[ideas]], whereas neutrality implies not defending any.
Neutrality is not synonymous with [[objectivity]]. In a [[controversy]], an objective person will not remain neutral but will choose the side [[supported]] by the most objective [[arguments]]. Objectivity therefore requires a [[choice]], which is often [[difficult]], whereas neutrality requires no choice. Note that in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objectivity_(journalism) journalism objectivity] is considered synonymous with neutrality.
Neutrality implies not [[judging]] the validity of an [[opinion]]. Thus, a neutral person will provide a platform for all [[opinions]], including irrational or malicious opinions. According to [[Dante]], The [[darkest]] places in [[hell]] are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of [[moral]] [[crisis]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson Woodrow Wilson] said " ''neutrality is a [[negative]] [[word]]. It does not [[express]] what [[America]] ought to [[feel]]. We are not trying to keep out of trouble; we are trying to [[preserve]] the [[foundations]] on which [[peace]] may be rebuilt.'' "[http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/w/woodrowwil401895.html]
[[Category: Philosophy]]
[[Category: Law]]
