Arrogance and Intolerance
Arrogance and intolerance are not welcome in the mind of the true critical thinker. They are recognized for what they are and kept to a minimum.
Arthur Ide, who is the editor of my first two books once said to me:
“Everyone is prejudice, I hate bigots!”
These words have stayed with me for several years and I find myself saying them when the occasion is right.
The economist Milton Friedman makes a strong case for individual freedom. He has stated: “The people who always get us into trouble are the people who know better than you do what’s good for you.” He goes on to say:
“Arrogance and intolerance are what produce the ills of the world.”
These simple words say a great deal. When a mind is closed, so is the ability to find the best solution.
Critical thinking skills
To learn more see:
The Re-Discovery of Common Sense.
Return from Arrogance and Intolerance to Problem Solving Techniques