Mind and change of mind

Abstract

What abilities must be possessed by one who is capable of change of mind? it is claimed that, Besides intelligence in goal pursuit, There must also be the ability to conform to rules and standards, And to judge when and how they apply. Although those who have minds to change must have conventions, And must be sensitive to training and to criticism, It is not necessary that they be language users. A distinction is drawn between having a criticism-Sensitive “mind”, And having self-Conscious “reason”, The ability to turn critical scrutiny on criticism itself. Only the latter requires specifically linguistic conventions.