Open mind
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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 accepting a certain viewpoint.
Examples
Quotations
- "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." (Aristotle)