'All things are to be examined and called into question. There are no limits set to thought.'
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Critical thinking requires examining all things without imposing limits on inquiry.
- In plain terms
- Question everything and do not restrict your thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Never accept boundaries on what you can question.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What assumptions do you rarely question?
- Are there limits you accept?
Another view
Some beliefs may be beyond empirical examination.
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