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Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · English - Book 'Kumarbharti"
What Intellectual Rubbish covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti": 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti" · 2026-27
Topics in Intellectual Rubbish
1
Simple Rules for Clear Thinking
- No superhuman genius is required to avoid foolish opinions - just follow simple rules
- If something can be observed, make the observation yourself rather than relying on assumptions
- Aristotle's mistake: He believed women have fewer teeth than men without actually counting
2
Recognizing Your Own Bias
- When an opinion contrary to yours makes you angry, you probably lack good reasons for your belief
- If someone says 2+2=5 or Iceland is on the equator, you feel pity, not anger (because you're confident)
- The most savage controversies occur when there's no good evidence either way
3
Overcoming Dogmatism Through Exposure
- Experience different social circles and cultures to reduce insular prejudice
- Russell's travels to France, Germany, Italy, and USA helped broaden his perspective
- If you can't travel, seek out people who disagree with you
4
Imaginary Arguments and Self-Testing
- Imagine arguments with people having different biases
- Advantage: not limited by time and space like real conversations
- Gandhi example: He opposed railways, steamboats, and machinery - use his viewpoint to test your pro-technology arguments
Key Concepts
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Key topics in Intellectual Rubbish include Simple Rules for Clear Thinking, Recognizing Your Own Bias, Overcoming Dogmatism Through Exposure, Imaginary Arguments and Self-Testing. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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