Intellectual Standards
Intellectual Traits
Elements of Thought
100

Could you elaborate further on that point, would be an example of?

What is Clarity?

100

Having a consciousness of the need to use intelligence insights and truths in spite of differences.

What is Intellectual Perserverance?

100

This element of thought involves reasoning supported by data and evidence.

What is Information?

200

We need to consider another point of view or another way to look at the question.

What is Breadth?

200

Having a consciousness of the limits one's knowledge?

What is Humility?

200

These elements of thought involve theories, definitions, principles and models.

What are concepts?

300

We are considering all relevant viewpoints in good faith.

What is Fairness?

300

Adhering to rational principles despite the irrational opposition of others demonstrates what intellectual trait.

What is Intellectual Integrity?

300

Purpose, Questions, information, concepts, assumptions, inference, point of view, implications are criteria for?

What are Evaluating Criteria?

400

This intellectual standard is violated with the following statement. "Ft Leavenworth is the home of the 1st Infantry Division."

What is Accuracy?

400

Having a consciousness of the need to imaginatively put one's self in the pace of others in order to understand them?

What is Intellectual Empathy?

400

This element of thought is violated by the following statement: "Birds can fly, birds have wings, and ostrich is a bird and has wings, therefore, an ostrich can fly."

What are Interpretation and Inference?

500

A statement can be clear, accurate, precise and relevant, but superficial.

What is Depth?

500

Having a consciousness of the need to treat all viewpoints alike, without referring to one's own feelings or vested interests?

What is Fairmindedness?

500

Something to address prior to attempting to solve a problem.

What is the Question at Issue?

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