Civility at the core of American democracy, whatever politicians say
- Written by Eduardo Mendieta, Professor of Philosophy, Acting Director of the Rock Ethics Institute, and Affiliate Professor in the School of International Affairs, Pennsylvania State University
Exceptions prove the rule. Extremes reveal what is indispensable.
The phenomenon “Trump” is both an exception and an extreme: His brand of politics proves and reveals just how important democratic civility is to a vibrant democracy.
As a philosopher who looks at the the ways in which emotions impact political freedom, I am interested...
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