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'''Open mind''' refers in general to one's ability to [[Thought|think]], use [[logic]]al [[reason]]ing, and consider different or even opposing viewpoints. | '''Open mind''' refers in general to one's ability to [[Thought|think]], use [[logic]]al [[reason]]ing, and consider different or even opposing viewpoints. | ||
| − | The term is often used as a [[pejorative]], for example, "Don't be '' [[pro-life]]/pro-[[marriage]]/pro-[[abstinence]]'', be ''open-minded''. In this context, "open minded" simply means | + | The term is often used as a [[pejorative]], for example, "Don't be '' [[pro-life]]/pro-[[marriage]]/pro-[[abstinence]]'', be ''open-minded''. In this context, "open minded" simply means considering a certain viewpoint. |
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
Revision as of 05:27, February 23, 2011
Open mind refers in general to one's ability to think, use logical reasoning, and consider different or even opposing viewpoints.
The term is often used as a pejorative, for example, "Don't be pro-life/pro-marriage/pro-abstinence, be open-minded. In this context, "open minded" simply means considering a certain viewpoint.
Examples
Quotations
- "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." (Aristotle)