Intellectual Humility - Practice The University of Edinburgh

Overview

We live in a polarised world where all too often people talk past each other. But do you know when to believe what others say? 

For example, how quick should we be to accept something that someone else tells us is true, and what should we be looking out for when assessing a person's trustworthiness? 

How and when should we adjust our beliefs, and how does the appropriate response vary depending on the evidence? These challenges may be especially important in the arena of religious disagreements.

Key facts

Faced with difficult questions people often tend to dismiss and marginalize dissent. Political and moral disagreements can be incredibly polarizing, and sometimes even dangerous. Learn more at the Intellectual Humility - Practice programme offered by The University of Edinburgh.

And whether it’s Christian fundamentalism, Islamic extremism, or militant atheism, religious dialogue remains tinted by arrogance, dogma, and ignorance. The world needs more people who see both sides of their beliefs and are willing to consider that they might be mistaken.

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