Independence is a highly valued necessity in life. It is demonstrated in many spheres, and various contexts. In the context of human cognition, independence is demonstrated through thinking, imagination, as well as creative and scientific efforts. In your opinion, what is independent thinking?
Thinking is the scientific process that originated from the brain. As mind is the outcome of brain but mind is always dominated in the process of thinking.
Only unconscious behaviour is independent behaviour governs by autonomous nervous system. Best example of independent thinking is dreems.
Pramod
My personal opinions: independent think is an ability that you can think straight without having many distractions in your head and in your surroundings. For example, people keep saying that we should DO THE RIGHT THING, but does that mean we should follow and obey everything they say? That is the magic of moral philosophy, relating to Kantism. (Sorry if I cannot provide more examples because I forgot many!). Also, I came across an interesting situation when people are so scared of helping other strangers who are in need, does that mean we should help those people or not?
Thank you for your responses. Since independent thinking has a complex structure, it can be interpreted in different ways. I think the essence of independent mind is ideological freedom, which allows one to be self-assured, confident in one's actions, and perception of the world. ON the other hand, the mentioned characteristics should be objectively grounded, reflecting the power of truth, rather than temporary illusions.
@ Independent thinking is only possible within a specific context, and this is the paradox of independent thinking.
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