The article explores non-conventionalism, the view that many social conventions don't offer good reasons for conformity and that opposing them can be justified. It contrasts with conventionalism, which argues all social conventions should be upheld. The author presents seven objections to conventionalism, starting with the idea that conventions are arbitrary; often, for every social convention, there's a contradictory one. Examples from American and French cultural norms illustrate this point, suggesting that conformity may be more about habit than sound reasoning.
The idea of non-conventionalism suggests that many social conventions lack good reasons for conformity, and there are often justifiable reasons to oppose them.
Conventionalism is arbitrary; for every convention, there often exists a counter-convention, highlighting the absence of rational basis for many social norms.
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