Talking with people who hold different political views doesn’t have to be an exercise in futile rage. Here are some tips to help you peacefully and fruitfully discuss spicy topics.
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New research could help you win an argument.
When we argue, it’s far too easy to mistreat others. This is why it’s important to follow certain norms of argument, remain open-minded and remember what’s morally at stake.
Whether it’s a school debate or just a conversation in every day life, here are three principles to keep in mind when having an argument.
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Deputy Director, Institute for Ethics, Governance & Law. President, Australian Association for Professional & Applied Ethics., Griffith University
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Researcher, UQ Critical Thinking Project, The University of Queensland
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, City, University of London
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Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, UCL
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Lecturer in Executive Education; Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies from Louisiana State University, University of Texas at Dallas
