What are my intellectual habits?

Intellectual I hold myself to the same rigorous standards of thinking and behavior to
Integrity which I hold others.
Intellectual I strive to treat every viewpoint in an unbiased way without reference to
Fair-mindedness my own vested interests.
Intellectual I dare to question and challenge popular or long-held beliefs in the face of
Courage new information or evidence.
Confidence in I rely on the critical thinking process and trust its results.
Reasoning
Intellectual I continue to struggle with confusion, frustration and uncertainty to gain
Perseverance understanding.
Intellectual I acknowledge my biases and the limits of my knowledge.
Humility
Intellectual I independently think through questions and problems.
Autonomy
Intellectual I consider others’ perspectives in order to accurately reconstruct their viewpoints.
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Adapted with permission from The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools by Richard Paul and Linda Elder, 2012, Tomales, CA: Foundation
for Critical Thinking Press. www.criticalthinking.org