Abstract: Being open to ideas and experiences has far more consequences on society's progress. Leaders at scientific and administrative bodies put themselves in a mindset where new ideas and opposing views are welcomed and discussed. The ancient Bhagavad Gita has also laid importance on being humble to remain pertinent to true knowledge. Intellectual humility is the ability to be open to different points of view and admit that one's beliefs and opinions might be wrong. It is also the foundation of critical thinking, which helps us become more consistent and tolerant instead of just open-minded. Research shows that intellectual humility makes people more prosocial. Open-mindedness is a corrective virtue that helps individuals to become flexible in cognitive affairs and, therefore, more defiant to recommendations and manipulations. Being open-minded leaves us with choices, uncertainties.....
Keywords: Intellectual humility, open-mindedness, virtue, tolerance
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