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Engage in active dialogue with the text while reading from "summary" of How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler,Charles Van Doren
To fully comprehend a text, it is essential to engage in an active dialogue with it as you read. This means that you should constantly question the author's arguments and ideas, seeking to understand their meaning and significance. By questioning the text, you can uncover any underlying assumptions or biases, allowing you to critically evaluate the content. As you read, it is important to keep an open mind and be willing to change your opinions based on the information presented in the text. This requires a willingness to consider alternative viewpoints and to challenge your own beliefs. By engaging in this back-and-forth dialogue with the text, you can deepen your understanding of the subject matter and develop a more nuanced perspective. One way to facilitate this active dialogue is to take notes as you read. By jotting down your thoughts, questions, and reflections, you can track your own intellectual journey through the text. This proce...
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