58. Temporarily Accepting Ideas

After discussing yesterday’s post with ChatGPT I realized I have to accept some ideas as true when studying but only temporarily. So how can I attempt to do this rationally?

If I feel or think an idea is incorrect in any way I am free to question it at any time.

But if I am temporarily accepting this idea then I am accepting this idea because…

1. Am I accepting this idea temporarily because of some authority?
2. Am I accepting this idea temporarily because it is widely held?
3. Am I accepting this idea temporarily because of evidence?
4. Am I accepting this idea temporarily because it is a means to some other end like a job or qualification?
5. Am I accepting this idea temporarily because it avoids conflict or disagreement with others?
6. Am I accepting this idea temporarily because it aligns with my current understanding or biases?

I accept this idea temporarily because it provides a useful starting point for further critical analysis and exploration. Ideally, I will try to write down my explanation for why I think it is a useful starting point. I recognize that its acceptance does not preclude me from later seeking better explanations or actively pursuing error correction.