Keeping an Open Mind

The video discusses the drawbacks of tying knowledge to certainty, emphasizing the importance of open-mindedness and dialogue in philosophical and academic contexts. It critiques the 17th-century Anglophone culture's approach to knowledge and highlights the value of dialogues in moral and political philosophy. The speaker shares personal experiences from academic committees, illustrating the rarity of clear outcomes and the necessity of deliberation and diverse viewpoints.

Why were dialogues common in earlier phases of moral and political philosophy?

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What does the speaker imply about the outcome of deliberations in academic settings?

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