Considerregard

Considerregard is a neologism that blends the actions of considering and regarding to describe a particular stance in evaluating information, arguments, or actions. In its broad sense, it denotes a process of weighing available evidence while maintaining an appropriate attitude or respect toward the subject of the consideration. The term is not part of standard dictionaries and is used chiefly in online discussions, philosophy blogs, and writings on decision-making rather than as an established academic concept.

Origin and usage are not well standardized. The exact provenance of considerregard is unclear, but it has emerged as a portmanteau to capture a two-step cognitive posture: deliberate analysis (consideration) paired with an attitude of regard (empathy, ethics, or value assignment). Because it lacks formal definition, the term is often employed as a heuristic rather than a precise technical term.

Applications of considerregard appear across domains such as policy analysis, journalism, education, and human-computer interaction. The aim is to encourage practitioners to engage in thorough evaluation of data and arguments while also reflecting on potential impacts for people and communities. Proponents describe it as promoting balanced critique that avoids purely mechanistic analysis on one hand and unexamined bias on the other.

Critics note that the concept can be vague or ambiguous, since both “consider” and “regard” cover broad ranges of cognitive and ethical activity. Without a shared working definition, considerregard risks becoming a rhetorical label rather than a testable standard. Nonetheless, it is sometimes cited as a general guideline for thoughtful discourse and responsible judgment.

See also: due regard, consideration, ethical reasoning, cognitive empathy, critical thinking.