The Dying Art of Disagreement
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The Dying Art of Disagreement is an essay by columnist Bret Stephens that argues for the importance of civil discourse, intellectual humility, and rigorous debate in a polarized society.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
essay
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opinion piece ⓘ |
| arguesFor |
importance of civil disagreement
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intellectual modesty ⓘ tolerance of opposing viewpoints ⓘ value of open debate ⓘ |
| author | Bret Stephens NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| criticizes |
echo chambers
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ideological polarization ⓘ shouting down opposing views ⓘ tribalism in politics ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
good-faith argument
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importance of debate for democracy ⓘ listening to opponents ⓘ respect for dissent ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
democratic norms
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public discourse ⓘ university culture ⓘ |
| genre |
cultural criticism
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political commentary ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general public
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readers interested in politics and culture ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
civil discourse
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intellectual humility ⓘ polarization in society ⓘ rigorous debate ⓘ |
| positionOnDebate |
debate requires humility
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debate sharpens ideas ⓘ |
| positionOnDisagreement |
disagreement is essential for learning
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disagreement should be conducted respectfully ⓘ |
| positionOnHumility |
certainty should be held lightly
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intellectual humility is a civic virtue ⓘ |
| promotes |
civility in argument
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engagement across differences ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
academic freedom
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freedom of speech ⓘ liberal democracy ⓘ viewpoint diversity ⓘ |
| stanceOnOpponents |
assume good faith in disagreement
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opponents should be treated as adversaries not enemies ⓘ |
| warnsAbout |
consequences of suppressing speech
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dangers of intellectual conformity ⓘ erosion of democratic culture ⓘ |
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