On Doubt
On Series
In this personal essay, one of Australia's most respected journalists argues in favour of a doubtful mind.
Opinion
'This is a concise, informed addition to the MUP series that casts the capacity to doubt as the basis for constructive inquiry.'
Steven Carroll, Age, 13/06/09
'Sales writes as she appears on TV: her obvious curiosity about the world sharpened by a guilessness that provides the perfect antidote to cynicism.'
Ken Halley, Canberra Times, 13/06/09
About this Title
When society seems to demand confidence and certainty, how much courage does it take to admit doubt, especially self-doubt? In this personal essay, one of Australia's most respected journalists argues in favour of a doubtful mind.
About the Author
Leigh Sales is a Walkley Award winning journalist who anchors ABC TV's Lateline program on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. She has held senior positions at the network including National Security Correspondent and Washington Correspondent. Her first book, Detainee 002: the Case of David Hicks, won the 2007 George Munster Award for Independent Journalism and was shortlisted for the 2008 Victorian Premier's Literary Prize.
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