Open-Mindedness as a Feature of the Education Outlook
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11575/jet.v13i1.43781Abstract
Contary to the view of numerous philosophers, it is argued that openmindedness is logically unrelated to (1) the specific beliefs one holds, (2) a state of neutrality, doubt, or ignorance. Rather it involves a willingness to formulate and revise one's beliefs in the light of evidence and argument. This attitude is not, contrary to Allport, impossible, nor inconsistent with other desirable traits, notably the principle of tenacity. It is an essential aspect of what it means to be educated.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
The Journal of Educational Thought retains first publication rights for all articles. The Journal grants reproduction rights for noncommercial educational purposes with the provision that full acknowledgement of the work’s source be noted on each copy. The Journal will redirect to the appropriate authors any inquiries for further commercial publication of individual articles. All authors wishing to publish in JET will be asked to fill in and sign a Consent to Publish and Transfer of Copyright agreement.
Authors must affirm that any submission to JET has not been and will not be published or submitted elsewhere while under considration by JET.
