About Me

My photo
I hold a Master of Theological Studies from the University of Dallas' Institute for Religious and Pastoral Studies. God has called me to be a father and to teach, so I now serve through From the Abbey, my catechetical apostolate. Brother Thomas is the persona I created for the moral theology textbook Dear Brother Thomas.

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Intellectual Virtues

Intellectual Virtues

Intellectual Civility

Being in the argument process to discover truth, not just to win.

Arguing the issues without expressing anger or rudeness at the person with whom you are arguing.

Intellectual Fairness

Considering and respecting opposing points of view while focusing on finding the truth

Intellectual Honesty

Using your own thoughts in intellectual analysis and dialogue as much as possible & acknowledging what thoughts you borrow from others

Intellectual Humility

Presenting a valid theory and objectively testing whether or not it is legitimately supported. Truthfully acknowledging its strengths & weaknesses

No comments: