Intellectual humility

The Greek philospher Aristotle made important contributions to logic, ethical deliberation, criticism, rhetoric, physics, biology, and psychology.

Intellectual humility can be understood as "involving the owning of one’s cognitive limitations, a healthy recognition of one’s intellectual debts to others, and low concern for intellectual domination and certain kinds of social status. It is closely allied with traits such as open-mindedness, a sense of one’s fallibility, and being responsive to reasons."

Articles/videos on intellectual humility

• Intellectual Humility, John Templeton Foundation

• What Does Intellectual Humility Look Like?, Greater Good Magazine

• What is Intectual Humility. Humility & Conviction in Public Life, University of Connecticut

• Could I be wrong? Exploring research on cognitive bias, curiosity, intellectual humility, and lifelong learning

• The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information, Kansas Reflector

• Intellectual humility: the importance of knowing you might be wrong

Benefits of intellectual humility

• The Hidden Power of Intellectual Humility, The Decision Lab website

• Five Reasons Why Intellectual Humility Is Good for You, Greater Good Magazine

• Three Reasons Why Intellectual Humility Is Good for You, California Association of School Business Officials

Embracing the Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Path to Humility and Continuous Learning

See also: Dunning-Kruger effect and Lifelong learning

• Embracing the Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Path to Humility and Continuous Learning

Journal article on intellectual humility

• Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility, Nature, June 2022

See also

• Cognitive bias
• Confirmation bias
• Dunning-Kruger effect
• Logical fallacies
• Lake Wobegon effect
• Wishful thinking
• Humility
• Hubris
• Pride