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Peter Boghossian on Critical Thinking, Failing Universities, and Why Debate Matters

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Challenging Beliefs and Rationalization

The chapter explores the process of how beliefs are formed and challenged, emphasizing the importance of seeking truth and questioning assumptions. It delves into how smart individuals can rationalize strange ideas, leading to the entrenchment of flawed beliefs within academic settings. Discussions also touch on the impact of ideology on research methodologies and the necessity of adopting a disposition of honest inquiry to overcome confirmation bias.

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