Open-Mindedness as a Feature of the Education Outlook

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  • William Hare

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.11575/jet.v13i1.43781

Résumé

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.

Biographie de l'auteur-e

William Hare

Department of Education, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Publié-e

2018-05-11

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