부산대학교 도서관

In this study, I attempted to explore the meaning of open-mindedness, which is treated as a major epistemic virtue in virtue epistemology, and suggest what significance it has in moral education. An open-minded agent can be expected to exhibit characteristics such as awareness of other views around him, examining all views fairly, and thinking independently or beyond existing perspectives. Based on the meaning of open-mindedness, I examined its relationship with humility, curiosity, tolerance, and empathy. Since open-mindedness is a unique epistemological virtue, it is necessary to understand the concept of open-mindedness through exemplary cases, derive exemplary actions of open-mindedness, and learn open-mindedness through continuous practice.