Controversy
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- | [[Image:Whistler, “Symphony in White, No.1 The White Girl, painted 1862.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[James Whistler]]'s painting '''''Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl''''' ([[1862]]) caused [[controversy]] when exhibited in London and, later, at the ''[[Salon des Refusés]]'' in Paris. The painting epitomizes his theory that art should essentially be concerned with the beautiful arrangement of colors in harmony, not with the [[realism|accurate portrayal of the natural world]].]]{{Template}} | + | [[Image:Whistler, “Symphony in White, No.1 The White Girl, painted 1862.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[James Whistler]]'s painting '''''Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl''''' ([[1862]]) caused [[controversy]] when exhibited in London and, later, at the ''[[Salon des Refusés]]'' in Paris. The painting epitomizes his theory that art should essentially be concerned with the beautiful arrangement of colors in harmony, not with the [[realism|accurate portrayal of the natural world]].]] |
- | A [[dispute]], especially a [[public]] one, between sides holding [[opposing]] views. Since the dispute is held in public, the controversial issue touches the [[mainstream]], as when shown - in the case of film - to a [[general audience]] in a theatrical release. | + | {{Template}} |
+ | '''Controversy''' is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of [[opinion]]. The word was coined from the [[Latin language|Latin]] ''controversia'', as a composite of ''controversus'' - "turned in an opposite direction," from ''[[contra]]'' - "against" - and ''[[vertere]]'' - to turn, or ''versus'' (see [[Verse|verse]]), hence, "to turn against." | ||
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+ | Perennial areas of controversy include [[history]], [[religion]], [[philosophy]] and [[politics]]. Other minor areas of controversy may include [[economics]], [[science]], [[finances]], and [[Race (classification of human beings)|race]]. Controversy in matters of [[theology]] has traditionally been particularly heated, giving rise to the phrase ''[[odium theologicum]]''. Controversial issues are held as potentially divisive in a given society, because they can lead to tension and ill will. Because of this, some controversies are considered [[taboo]] to discuss in public among other people, unless people are either mature enough or can find a common ground to share and discuss its people's [[Feeling|feelings]], and one's own direct observations and experiences on a controversial issue. | ||
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Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of opinion. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus - "turned in an opposite direction," from contra - "against" - and vertere - to turn, or versus (see verse), hence, "to turn against."
Perennial areas of controversy include history, religion, philosophy and politics. Other minor areas of controversy may include economics, science, finances, and race. Controversy in matters of theology has traditionally been particularly heated, giving rise to the phrase odium theologicum. Controversial issues are held as potentially divisive in a given society, because they can lead to tension and ill will. Because of this, some controversies are considered taboo to discuss in public among other people, unless people are either mature enough or can find a common ground to share and discuss its people's feelings, and one's own direct observations and experiences on a controversial issue.
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