Keeping an Open Mind

What is the speaker's view on the early modern approach to linking knowledge with certainty?

• He is unconvinced and finds it destructive.

• He supports it as a way to eliminate debate.

• He thinks it is irrelevant to modern viewpoints.

• He believes it is a beneficial approach.

Why were dialogues commonly used in earlier moral and political philosophy?

• To avoid any form of debate.

• To explore multiple sides of a question.

• To simplify complex ideas into one viewpoint.

• To present a single, unified perspective.

Which philosopher's work is mentioned as an example of using dialogues?

• John Locke

• Immanuel Kant

• Thomas Hobbes

• David Hume

What does the speaker find rare in academic committee settings?

• Lack of diverse opinions

• Open debates

• Unanimous decisions

• Pre-determined outcomes

According to the speaker, what is crucial in decision-making processes?

• Sticking to initial opinions

• Avoiding deliberation

• Being open to changing one's mind

• Ensuring outcomes are clear from the start