Fairmindedness

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of fair-mindedness. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

    "More than just a requirement of etiquette, fairmindedness is based on these important realities: Everyone is capable of error; generally, in complex issues the truth does not lie entirely on either side of the argument; and familiar views often seem superior even when they are not."

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"More than just a requirement of etiquette, fairmindedness is based on these important realities: Everyone is capable of error; generally, in complex issues the truth does not lie entirely on either side of the argument; and familiar views often seem superior even when they are not."

Etymology

From fairminded + -ness.

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