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HUMBLY UNSURE / SKEPTIC
When it comes to knowing what is right, what is best, what is the true nature of things, or having answers to life’s important questions, I feel rather inadequate. While others most assuredly promote their beliefs with black and white certainty, I am silent and see shades of gray. I can’t forget the complexity of the world or the smallness and ignorance of any one person. I’m not sure enough of anything to lay it on everyone else. I trust not in high principles, but in small experiences. (Note: Skeptics have similar doubts, but often lack humility. Indeed, many view “true believers” with hostility, and speak up. These skeptics recognize that doubting leads to questioning, questioning to debate, re-considering, testing, new knowledge, and eventually to the truth.)
Related Words, Beliefs, Background --35 entries Discussion from The Worldview Literacy Book
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WV Theme #1A: Humbly Unsure--Alternate Concise Characterization with Wikipedia Entries |
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| can live with discomfort caused by Cognitive Dissonance | often mentally between belief and disbelief / Doubt |
| conciliatory, avoids expressing extreme beliefs / Moderate | realizes humans are flawed, human nature imperfect |
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summary Wikipedia article: Humility |
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WV Theme #1B: Skeptic--Alternate Concise Characterization with Wikipedia Entries |
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| is able to justify beliefs, values exercise of reason, Rationality | questions assumptions, values Critical Thinking |
| values Scientific Skepticism | values Religious Skepticism |
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summary Wikipedia article: Skepticism |
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by
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