I am going to be writing a persuasive essay on the quote, "A closed mind is like a closed book: a block of wood" is true. I am also meant to try to respond to a counter argument that could be made against the quote. But,

Answer 1

(sorry about the skip) But, I cannot think of a counter argument against the quote.

Answer 2

There is a counter-argument made just the other day by President-elect Trump. He says he does not need to learn via daily national security briefings. He already knows because he's smart. Can you think of any other counter-arguments about why learning new things is not necessary?

Answer 3

If the people and information around you are evil and poisonous, a closed mind may help keep your integrity. Think about Nazi Germany. Most good people went along with the Nazi evil and kept their minds open to new (and disastrous) ideas. A few people kept their minds closed and retained their morals and integrity.

Answer 4

Another reason to resist new information or knowledge is that it might disprove something we already believe to be true. That makes people feel uncomfortable. A relative of mine believes that President Obama is a Muslim and was born in Kenya. Neither is true, and has been disproved, but he dislikes President Obama (which is okay), and will cling to anything that proves he's correct in his dislike. He has very good reasons to reject new information.