Excellent Mind : Intellectual Virtues for Everyday Life by Nathan L. King (2021)

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ISBN
9780190096267
Book Title
Excellent Mind : Intellectual Virtues for Everyday Life
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Item Length
8.6 in
Publication Year
2021
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
2.4 in
Author
Nathan L. King
Genre
Philosophy
Topic
General, Logic
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Width
5.6 in
Number of Pages
304 Pages
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0190096268
ISBN-13
9780190096267
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20050028064

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Book Title
Excellent Mind : Intellectual Virtues for Everyday Life
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
General, Logic
Genre
Philosophy
Author
Nathan L. King
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
2.4 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
5.6 in

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LCCN
2020-032332
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"In this timely book, Nathan King unpacks the world of intellectual virtues in a refreshingly accessible manner. Using clear examples, stories, and vignettes from his own life, King keeps the reader engaged through his clear and straightforward prose. One comes away with a better understanding of why developing intellectual character is not only an important but also an achievable aim of education." --Ron Ritchhart, Harvard Graduate School of Education"What are the qualities of a good thinker? What does it mean to have an excellent mind? Nathan King raises and elegantly answers these questions in this dazzling book. Employing fascinating examples from modern culture and the everyday world, King explores the powers of the human mind in this page-turner. It is at once an intellectual triumph, a how-to book, and an entertaining read. To everyone from high school students to old physicists like myself, I say:read this delightful and original book!" --Leonard Mlodinow, bestselling author of Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior"The Excellent Mind is a marvelous introduction to the topic of intellectual virtues. It lucidly explores twelve different intellectual virtues, including curiosity, open-mindedness, honesty, humility, and courage. King acquaints the reader with each virtue through real-life examples, ranging from Copernicus to Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Eminently readable and applicable, it is an excellent fit for introductory courses in Philosophy and relevant to severaldisciplines in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences." --Heather Battaly, University of Connecticut"This book is an outstanding introduction to intellectual virtues and their importance to learning and living well. It combines lively and accessible prose with a philosophically sophisticated and illuminating treatment of intellectual virtues. It is an ideal resource for students, teachers, and others interested in understanding the personal aspects of good thinking." --Jason Baehr, Loyola Marymount University, In this timely book, Nathan King unpacks the world of intellectual virtues in a refreshingly accessible manner. Using clear examples, stories, and vignettes from his own life, King keeps the reader engaged through his clear and straightforward prose. One comes away with a better understanding of why developing intellectual character is not only an important but also an achievable aim of education.
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Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
128.3
Table Of Content
Acknowledgements Preface Part I: What are Intellectual Virtues and Why Do They Matter? 1. Why Good Thinking Matters 2. The Intellectual Virtues: A Closer Look Part II: Intellectual Virtues 3. Curiosity: A Healthy Appetite for Knowledge 4. Carefulness: Mind Your Evidence 5. Autonomy: Think for Yourself 6. Humility & Self-Confidence: Own Your Weaknesses-and Your Strengths 7. Honesty: Don't Distort the Truth 8. Perseverance: Overcome Obstacles 9. Courage: Persist Despite Threats 10. Open-Mindedness & Firmness: Transcend and Maintain Your Perspective 11. Fair-Mindedness & Charity: Don't Do Unto Others / Do Unto Others Part III: Putting on Virtue 12. How We Grow in Intellectual Virtue Index
Synopsis
Nathan L. King's The Excellent Mind considers the importance of the intellectual virtues: the character traits of excellent thinkers. 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. He shows how the intellectual virtues are critical to living everyday life. They are deeply intertwined with moral virtues, and our intellectual character guides our actions and beliefs. The book is thoroughly accessible and designed for students, not just in philosophy and critical thinking classes, but across the curriculum., Nathan L. King's The Excellent Mind considers the importance of the intellectual virtues: the character traits of excellent thinkers. 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 also argues that despite their label, these virtues are not just for intellectuals: they are for everyone. He shows how intellectual virtues are critical to living everyday life, in areas as diverse as personal relationships, responsible citizenship, civil discourse, personal success, and education. Filled with vivid examples and relevant applications, The Excellent Mind will serve as an engaging introduction to the intellectual virtues for students and anyone interested in the topic.
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BD176.K56 2021

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