Fallacy of Motivated Reasoning

By Matt McCormick

Prof. Matt McCormick discusses the cognitive fallacy of motivated reasoning (MR). It is contrasted to actively open minded thinking. We consider common examples of MR, the evolutionary function of MR, the research on correcting it, and how to emulate actively open minded thinking, particularly in religious, political, and moral cases.



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