Should universities educate for open-mindedness or scientific thinking? Commentary on Anthony Laden’s Networks of Trust
Theory and Research in Education
Published online on March 12, 2026
Abstract
Theory and Research in Education, Volume 24, Issue 1, Page 98-109, March 2026.
InNetworks of Trust, Anthony Laden argues that higher education should shift from cultivating broadly scientific thinking to fostering open-mindedness. While the expected benefits of this proposal are richly detailed, potential costs are not similarly ...
InNetworks of Trust, Anthony Laden argues that higher education should shift from cultivating broadly scientific thinking to fostering open-mindedness. While the expected benefits of this proposal are richly detailed, potential costs are not similarly ...