How can I become more open minded and think critically.?
I am a college student and I really want to understand more of the world. I am currently studying abroad in Brazil and have learned new prespective but I would appreciate more advice on thinking critically. Advice, please.
Philosophy - 7 Answers
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Open mindedness and critical thinking is not necessary for studying courses at college. College requires one to commit their self. If you want to be open minded, detach yourself. Critical thinking, in general, refers to higher-order thinking that questions assumptions. It is a way of deciding whether a claim is true, false, or sometimes true and sometimes false, or partly true and partly false. I'm a great critical thinker, but I dropped out of college because I couldn't commit myself. You don't need to be naturally good at spotting fallacies, you don't need keep questioning assumptions. Scientists use the scientific method to gain knowledge, not critical thnking. All critical thinking has done for me is make me atheist, antinatlaist, and a determinist (no free will)... While I am proud that I can view reality objectively, I don't have the knowledge of a mechanic, or a biologist. In england, universities don't accept people who've completed the critical thinking course. That's how irrelevant it is.
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you just have to be willing to consider other people's differences and then accept them but not judge I think. I'm not sure i understand the detached comment... I think by saying detached you mean don't let your feelings/church/pre-taught views get in the way by judging others and then missing out on the experience? I don't like the word "detached" though because to me it implies that you do not feel. I think you need your feelings to really appreciate other cultures though, to see things from their perspective... walk in their shoes for a mile or two. no?
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by stop being so humble and for a starter give your criticism like grading thing like a lessen. do not be rude and try to show the right way. dont shout and od not be angry. just tell that this is not true give reason and proof and show what is the real situation. understand that most of the cases have more than two sides. sometimes you can choose neither or both.
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Critical thinking is not an open minded process. It has to narrow down all thinking to procedures that demand exact results and does not give in to ideas that may not pertain to it. Open mindedness in this case is sort of like allowing personal biases to run the show. Non of which are true to the objective in reality. Open minded only where it relates directly to the object. Otherwise close minded to all ideas that are not related. Another one of those subjective objective issues.
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As you know, there are always 2 or more positions on every issue or controversy. Make it your business to really understand the view of your opponents, critics, adversaries, rivals, and enemies, as well as you understand your own view and the views of people you like, love and support. That will force you to see that even people and groups you really don't like have some good points, and are not entirely wrong. This is the approach generally taught by scholars and academics. But, in my view, being too open minded and thinking critically too much is a disaster too. Scholars and academics seem to be among the most unhappy people in the world. They seem unable to ever commit to anything, never able to really take sides, or really make firm decisions. They remain too distanced from life itself so that they can study life. But that does not make a good life, in my view. To have a good life, you must get in, be in, and stay in the thick of things. You must take sides, make commitments, and keep those commitments no matter what.
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You should try to stop thinking of yourself as a human being. Okay I know it sounds pretty stupid, but hear me out. When you try to think critically, don't think of yourself as... yourself, because then you'll form a biased opinion only taking into consideration what YOU feel. Step out of your own skin, so to speak. Think of yourself as someone, like a deity, I suppose, who sees the opposed parties or choices as equal and decides what to think based on the advantages and disadvantages of each "option". This is a really deep question. I could rattle on about it for ages, so I'll shut up now. Hope I helped! (:
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You cannot. What you describe is impossible. An open mind is ruined. It allows anything to come in. Garbage in, garbage out. What You See Is What You Get. A closed mind is stale and will not support life or growth. What you want is a filtered mind. You want to keep the garbage out and allow the good in. Like a garden, you need both weeding and fertilizer. Else your garden will not thrive. How is this accomplished? You use something called sound judgment. This is based upon trustworthy standards and definitions. Do not accept everything. Try it against known standards and definitions. If it is false, then reject it. If it is true, then accept it. Open minds are accidents waiting to happen. Do not fall into that trap.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Where is Sean Woodhall (Lovelock) hiding in Brazil?
Where is Sean Woodhall (Lovelock) hiding in Brazil?
Sean Woodhall (nee Lovelock) and Nina Knight have disappeared after making millions defrauding innocent UK people. He disappeared mysteriously in a plane crash in Brazil as it all started coming out. The wreck was found but no bodies. Only person who saw it is a young student who probably got paid off. Does anyone know his whereabouts? Many Pictures are here; http://seanlovelockwoodhall.com/ **HUGE REWARDS ON OFFER BY PARTIES**
Other - Brazil - 2 Answers
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I never heard speak that history, with your permission I would like to send your question for some news agency of Rio de Janeiro to see if they know something about it. We don't want thieves here. Our politicians have enough to us I would like to have more details on the blow that gentleman practiced there to explain better.
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I saw him, last week, close to my home. His is fine and happy!
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Saturday, June 28, 2014
Does a misdemeanor DUI exclude me from eligibility for a Brazilian Visa?
Does a misdemeanor DUI exclude me from eligibility for a Brazilian Visa?
I am a student who was stupid enough to get a dui my freshman year. I want to go to Brazil for the summer to study portuguese and travel. I need to know before I apply if a DUI can make you ineligible for a visa.
Immigration - 1 Answers
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No, not at all. If you are a citizen here you will not have a problem for re entry into the US or to enter Brazil (since your crime was not comitted there). The only things that will cause you a problem is if you are on Parole or probation, as you will not be able to leave the country freely without special permission. Don't drink and drive. I can't tell you how many times I am glad my friends call me for a ride when they have had too much. I will gladly pick them up! It is much better then picking them up from jail or identifying them at the morgue. Take care of yourself! And have a blast in brazil....they don't care much about dui's..LOL!
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Saturday, June 14, 2014
How do I know if he still loves me like I love him?
How do I know if he still loves me like I love him?
I dated an exchange student at my university last year for the whole year. He returned to his native country of Brazil in June. However, I cannot get over him because I am still in love with him. My relationship with him was the only one in which I felt fully happy. Is it even possible that he still feels the same about me?
Singles & Dating - 2 Answers
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He could. You just need to look at him to find out. Search for blushing, eye contact, and lips. Plus he might sweat, but people don't always sweat when they are in love. Its not always the lips either. But sometimes if someone likes you, they will lick there lips. But blushing is what you need to look for. I HOPE THIS HELPS.
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You might want to visit this blog. It contain some valuable information regarding your problem that you might be able to take away from http://www.mindchic.net
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Saturday, June 7, 2014
Does anyone have and advice on raising money to go on school trip?
Does anyone have and advice on raising money to go on school trip?
My school has a summer program to go to Brazil to study the Amazon. I would love to go and am a broke college student. The trip runs around $4000 and I cannot get financial aid because of budget cuts. I have a job so I am definitely going to try to save up as much as I possibly can but does anyone have any tips or experience on raising money for a trip? I can't ask my family member or friends since they are either broke or just plain cheap.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Collect a group of friends to form a fund raising event for the trip.
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My school has a summer program to go to Brazil to study the Amazon. I would love to go and am a broke college student. The trip runs around $4000 and I cannot get financial aid because of budget cuts. I have a job so I am definitely going to try to save up as much as I possibly can but does anyone have any tips or experience on raising money for a trip? I can't ask my family member or friends since they are either broke or just plain cheap.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Collect a group of friends to form a fund raising event for the trip.
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Sunday, June 1, 2014
Do foreigners living out the the US need to pay income tax and/or capital gain tax for US-based properties?
Do foreigners living out the the US need to pay income tax and/or capital gain tax for US-based properties?
I have been residing in the US (Chicago, IL) for two years (as a legal student) and am the owner of my apartment. I am considering renting it and then selling it after I leave the country and become a fiscal resident of Brazil. Will I be liable for income tax (in the US) on the rent that I'll be receiving (for my US apartment) ? What about capital gain tax when I eventually sell the apartment?
United States - 2 Answers
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Well, some countries have special treaties with US and they do get a break for taxes. For example, a Taiwanese national do not need to pay taxes on bank interest if they have bank account in US. However, they still need to pay taxes on investment gains.
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Unless there is a tax treaty that provides otherwise -- and there ins't one likely in this case -- you'll be subject to US taxation for the income from the rental and capital gains when you sell. Depending upon the timeline, you may qualify for an exclusion on the capital gain if you lived in the home as your principal residence for 2 of the 5 years immediately prior to the sale. The exclusion amount is $250,000 if your filing status is Single and $500,000 if your filing status is Married Filing Jointly. One caution on this, however. If you marry before you sell the property, you MUST file a joint return with your spouse to qualify for the exclusion on the gain. To do that, she will have to agree to have her world wide income taxed by the US in the year of the sale. Depending upon the numbers, this could kill the benefit of the exclusion if she has significant income. If she does not agree to be taxed by the US, you will have to file Married Filing Separately and will be ineligible for the exclusion. Since you are going to be renting it out, any depreciation allowed or allowable while you rented it out will be subject to recapture and taxation when you do sell even if you qualify for the exclusion.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil?
traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil?
Hello, I am 18 years old and traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil in a few days. I will be staying for 2 weeks with a family of an exchange student who stayed where I live. I was just wondering of any tips on things I should pack, or what to expect about food or tradition that I should know. I am pretty much clueless so any information would be helpful. Thank you!
Other - Brazil - 4 Answers
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Our legal that you will come to Brazil Expeciales here in sao paulo I live in sao paulo Brazilians are very friendly legal abrass like to greet on the street are very happy even with the difficulties he has the poor. want to know more add me juninhotcard@hotmail.com I used the google translator if the English went wrong was not my fault
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São Paulo is my city, I know everything about there, architecture, cuisine, entertainment. I could give you tips, do and dont's. I don't have time right now to answer this question in a better way. I'll come back soon. Have to go to school.
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Sao Paulo!!! City decadent, do not know where to start ... rivers without drains, high level of crimes, among several other factors. Come to the south! The best cities in the country are there.
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sao paulo is wonderful. I live here and love the United States of America. come is wonderful this city . Add me in M.S.N hiagojhonatan@hot.....
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Hello, I am 18 years old and traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil in a few days. I will be staying for 2 weeks with a family of an exchange student who stayed where I live. I was just wondering of any tips on things I should pack, or what to expect about food or tradition that I should know. I am pretty much clueless so any information would be helpful. Thank you!
Other - Brazil - 4 Answers
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Our legal that you will come to Brazil Expeciales here in sao paulo I live in sao paulo Brazilians are very friendly legal abrass like to greet on the street are very happy even with the difficulties he has the poor. want to know more add me juninhotcard@hotmail.com I used the google translator if the English went wrong was not my fault
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São Paulo is my city, I know everything about there, architecture, cuisine, entertainment. I could give you tips, do and dont's. I don't have time right now to answer this question in a better way. I'll come back soon. Have to go to school.
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Sao Paulo!!! City decadent, do not know where to start ... rivers without drains, high level of crimes, among several other factors. Come to the south! The best cities in the country are there.
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sao paulo is wonderful. I live here and love the United States of America. come is wonderful this city . Add me in M.S.N hiagojhonatan@hot.....
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