Bioethics, Humility, and Responsibility: A Conversation with Arthur Caplan
How to Be Wrong
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Embracing Epistemic Humility
This chapter explores the vital role of epistemic humility in fostering respectful intellectual debates and recognizing the fallibility of individual perspectives. With a focus on sensitive topics like abortion and the challenges faced by professionals in sharing knowledge, the discussion critiques aggressive academic traditions while advocating for collaborative truth-seeking. It reflects on broader issues of censorship, patient autonomy in bioethics, and the commercialization of education, emphasizing the need for a return to the foundational goals of critical thinking and civic responsibility.
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