Habits of Mind and a New Technology of Freedom
Lloyd N. Morrisett
The habits of mind that we associate with reason and rational thought include study, analysis, reflection, contemplation, and deliberation.
In this essay, former Markle president Lloyd N. Morrisett discussed habits of mind and their importance in the preserving democracy and understanding society. Morrisett followed this discussion with an analysis of how communications technology, especially E-mail, can affect habits of mind and promote freedom.