think for oneself
Form own conclusions
To think for oneself is to form opinions and make decisions based on one's own reasoning rather than simply accepting what others say or believe.
The phrase implies intellectual independence and a willingness to question received wisdom.
She taught her students to think for themselves rather than memorize answers.
Someone who thinks for themselves may reach unconventional conclusions, which can be either celebrated as free thinking or criticized as stubbornness, depending on the observer's perspective.
- own two feetIndependent capability to manage
- open mindAbsence of prejudgment
- metacognitionAwareness of own reasoning
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- moral courageStrength to act ethically
reasoning · individualism · creativity · judgment · dissent · authenticity · skepticism · independence · lone wolf · march to a different drummer · analysis · empowerment · free will · problem-solving · reflection · conformity · autodidact · intuition
think for oneselfconform
Behave as expected
follow the crowd · groupthink · fall in line · drink the Kool-Aid · herd mentality
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