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Epistemic Injustice

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The unfair treatment of someone in their capacity as a knower, where their credibility is wrongly downgraded, resulting in their contributions being dismissed or undervalued.

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Wishful Thinking

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The acceptance of claims because they are comforting or pleasing to believe, not because they are supported by evidence, thus leading to beliefs that are unfounded or false.

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Closed-mindedness

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The unwillingness to consider new ideas, arguments, or evidence, therefore impeding critical discussion and the growth of understanding.

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Intellectual Conformism

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The tendency to align one’s beliefs and judgments with those of a group or authority, often at the expense of critical thinking and individual assessment of evidence.

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Intellectual Laziness

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A lack of intellectual effort which impedes the process of learning, leading to superficial understanding and the spreading of misinformation.

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Intellectual Cowardice

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Avoidance of intellectual risk-taking, which limits the development of new insights and hinders the progress of knowledge by avoiding difficult or contentious topics.

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Dogmatism

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Rigid adherence to certain beliefs despite evidence to the contrary, preventing the revision of one's viewpoint and blocking the pursuit of further knowledge.

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Intellectual Prejudice

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Judgment based on preconceived notions or biases rather than evidence or reasoned argument, limiting fair assessment of arguments and evidence.

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Intellectual Arrogance

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The dismissive attitude towards the testimony or intellectual contribution of others, which hinders the acquisition of knowledge by failing to consider different perspectives.

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Gullibility

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The ease of being convinced by claims without sufficient evidence or critical examination, which can lead to the spread of misinformation and unfounded beliefs.

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