Dispositions Flashcards
(12 cards)
disposition
ways to be a critical thinker
open-mindedness
be openminded
respect/arsholery
always respect people, if not then their ideas
systematically
think in a structured and organized manner
charity
be nice to flawed arguments and help by repairing argument
epistemic humility
assume you might be wrong even when you know you are right
discretion
know when not to use critical thinking, only argue when it is appropriate
epistemic courage
take risks/learn through failures
ruthlessness
be ruthless with own beliefs, not others
inquisitiveness
constantly ask new questions
bullshit sensitivity
detect and reduce own bullshit or unreliable statements
tolerance
live with some moral differences; pick your battles