fair-mindedness
Openness to sides
Fair-mindedness is the quality of judging without bias or favoritism.
A fair-minded person considers all sides of a question before forming opinions, weighing evidence rather than following prejudice: The judge was known for her fair-mindedness even in controversial cases.
The trait implies both intellectual honesty and a willingness to change one's mind when warranted.
Free from prejudice
- evenhandedFair to all parties
- neutralNot favoring any side
- nonpartisanNot aligned politically
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
balanced · equitable · unprejudiced · impartial · judicious · dispassionate · detached · uninvolved
Impartial treatment or ownership value
- rightsJustified claims to freedoms
- proportionalityScaling relationship between quantities
- redressCompensation for injury
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
integrity · ethical · moral · principled · conscientious · honorable · upright · righteous
Governed by logic
- reasonedDerived through careful thought
- logicalBased on valid reasoning
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- evidence-basedSupported by verified data
factual · skeptical · empirical · scientific · pragmatic · sensible · clearheaded · level-headed
Open to input
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- unprejudicedFree from preconceptions
- acceptingWilling to receive
- nonjudgmentalNot forming harsh opinions
considerate · respectful · understanding · empathetic · charitable · inclusive · even-tempered · patient
unbiased
Free from prejudice
- evenhandedFair to all parties
- neutralNot favoring any side
- nonpartisanNot aligned politically
disinterested · balanced · equitable · unprejudiced · impartial · judicious · dispassionate · detached · uninvolved · just
equity
Impartial treatment or ownership value
- rightsJustified claims to freedoms
- proportionalityScaling relationship between quantities
- redressCompensation for injury
accountability · integrity · ethical · moral · principled · conscientious · honorable · upright · righteous · scrupulous
rational
Governed by logic
- reasonedDerived through careful thought
- logicalBased on valid reasoning
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
evidence-based · factual · skeptical · empirical · scientific · pragmatic · sensible · clearheaded · level-headed · deliberate
receptive
Open to input
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- unprejudicedFree from preconceptions
- acceptingWilling to receive
nonjudgmental · considerate · respectful · understanding · empathetic · charitable · inclusive · even-tempered · patient · diplomatic
- ___-mindedness words
- fairnessjustice, impartiality, equity, equal opportunity, equal treatment
- thinking traitscritical thinking, analytical thinking, curiosity, intellectual humility, reasoning
- intellectual virtuesintellectual humility, intellectual courage, intellectual honesty, curiosity, discernment
fair-mindednessbias
Unfair inclination or prejudice
partiality · prejudice · unfairness · favoritism · one-sidedness
fair-mindednessclosed-mindedness
Refusal to consider other views
narrow-mindedness · intolerance · dogmatism · bigotry · small-mindedness
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