Philip Dow's Virtuous Mind

VIn the world that we live in today, there is little care for intellectual virtue. Even in our most trusted liters and advisors, dishonesty in to see her so evident. Dr. Philip Dow dresses these issues and offers strategies to overcome them in his short book virtuous minds. This book is a great resource for students, Parents, teachers, and preachers. It 's broken up into three major sections. The first section, List and describe seven virtues of having an intellectual mind. In the second section, Dow elaborates on the many fruits that one may reap by actively pursuing a virtuous mind. Finally, in the last section, He gives us practical strategies in game plans to implement these virtues in our everyday life. Overall, the books format is easy to read …show more content…
If you live in fear of making small errors, this can keep you from finding in seeking the truth. Intern, this turns careful thinking into a vice and not a virtue. Careful thinking cannot be allowed to be debilitating. It is necessary and healthy, that must be balanced as well. You must be reasonably and consistently careful to not overlook details and come to hasty conclusions. Another important trait of having a virtuous mind is having tenacity. As humans, we have a tough time sticking it out when the going gets tough. Artists are not born to be good in all trades of artistry. They may be able to visualize what they want to put on paper or canvas, but ultimately they must learn and practice the trade that they wish to master. Just like in life, we too must be like the artist. We must stick it out even when the going gets tough and the odds are not in our favor. In the end, there is a great achievement, even when the odds are not in your favor. In order to have a life of wisdom, one must be fair-minded. However, fair-mindedness is not the equivalent of relativistic openness. Not all things in life are relative, and we should not view them so. This takes great discernment. We must have openness to have a solid