Excellent Mind King Nathan L. Professor of Philosophy Professor of Philosophy Whitworth University
Excellent Mind King Nathan L. Professor of Philosophy Professor of Philosophy Whitworth University Nathan L. He explains what it means to have an excellent mind: one that is curious, careful,…
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Excellent Mind King Nathan L. Professor of Philosophy Professor of Philosophy Whitworth University
Nathan L. He explains what it means to have an excellent mind: one that is curious, careful, self-reliant, humble, honest, persevering, courageous, open, firm, and wise.Drawing from recent literature in philosophy and psychology, he considers what these virtues are like in practice, why they are important, and how we grow in them. King's The Excellent Mind considers the importance of the intellectual virtues: the character traits of excellent thinkers.
He shows howintellectual virtues are critical to living everyday life, in areas as diverse as personal relationships, responsible citizenship, civil discourse, personal success, and education. King also argues that despite their label, these virtues are not just for intellectuals: they are for everyone. Filled with vivid examples and relevant applications, The Excellent Mind will serve as an engaging introduction