How to develop Intellectual Humility through Scepticism

How to develop Intellectual Humility through Scepticism

One can foster intellectual humility by comprehending three fundamental truths. Firstly, we interpret novel ideas through the knowledge that we already possess, which is composed of the ideas and beliefs we have acquired from various sources, such as our culture, socioeconomic status, teachers, parents, and books. Because we all have diverse origins of information, our ways of perceiving things are also diverse. Secondly, we obtain raw data through our five senses, which have their own physical limitations. Thirdly, human reasoning is not perfect and is prone to cognitive biases and thinking errors, thus having limitations. Therefore, it is evident that no individual can be the ultimate authority on truth or the final judge. Developing a firm sense of doubt towards one's own ideas, opinions, and beliefs is a critical component of intellectual humility. Acknowledging that everything one knows could be erroneous and that one's personal understanding is just one of many is essential. …