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Which scenario exemplifies intellectual empathy in a discussion?
Which scenario exemplifies intellectual empathy in a discussion?
- Dismissing an argument immediately because it contradicts established beliefs.
- Restating another person's argument to ensure understanding, even if disagreeing with its conclusion. (correct)
- Accepting a new idea without critically evaluating its merits.
- Focusing solely on the flaws in someone's reasoning to prove a point.
How does epistemic humility contribute to productive disagreement?
How does epistemic humility contribute to productive disagreement?
- By creating an echo chamber where only similar viewpoints are shared.
- By acknowledging the limits of one's own understanding and being open to new perspectives. (correct)
- By prioritizing personal opinions over factual information.
- By reinforcing existing beliefs and dismissing contradictory evidence.
What is most likely to happen when cognitive dissonance is ignored in a discussion?
What is most likely to happen when cognitive dissonance is ignored in a discussion?
- Increased receptivity to new ideas.
- Reinforcement of existing beliefs and rejection of contradictory information. (correct)
- A deeper understanding of opposing viewpoints.
- A shift toward intellectual empathy.
In which situation would a dialectic approach be most useful?
In which situation would a dialectic approach be most useful?
Which of these describes the most significant risk of participating in discourse within an echo chamber?
Which of these describes the most significant risk of participating in discourse within an echo chamber?
Flashcards
Discourse
Discourse
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Constructive criticism
Constructive criticism
Feedback intended to help someone improve.
Epistemic humility
Epistemic humility
Awareness of the limits of one’s knowledge.
Cognitive dissonance
Cognitive dissonance
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Polarization
Polarization
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Study Notes
- Discourse is communication or debate, whether written or spoken.
- Constructive criticism is feedback designed to help someone improve.
- Epistemic humility involves recognizing the boundaries of one's own knowledge.
- Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs.
- Intellectual empathy is the ability to comprehend another's viewpoint or logic.
- Receptivity is the openness to new ideas and willingness to listen to others.
- Polarization is the division into sharply contrasting groups or opinions.
- An echo chamber is a setting where one primarily encounters similar beliefs.
- Dialectic is a method of finding truth through reasoned arguments.
- Productive disagreement leads to learning or understanding, instead of conflict.
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