In Defence of Open-MindednessWilliam Hare believes that open mindedness the disposition to form a belief, and if necessary to revise or reject it, in the light of available evidence and arguement stands in need of a defence because it is under widespread attack. In this sequel to his highly regarded Open mindedness and Education [1979], he examines the numerous ways in which opposition to open mindedness is expressed, and shows how these criticisms can be countered. He argues