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Congenial Debates on Controversial Questions
Congenial Debates on Controversial Questions
- ISBN 13:
9780205924257
- ISBN 10:
0205924255
- Edition: 1st
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 01/07/2013
- Publisher: Pearson
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Summary
Facilitate honest, thoughtful and respectful consideration of controversial questions
An exciting first edition, Congenial Debates on Controversial Questions is designed to promote careful and vigorous yet congenial and respectful examination of a wide range of controversial ethical issues. It is unique in focusing attention on two steps that are essential prior to productive consideration of controversial questions: First, the elimination of Straw Man distortions that cause students to not only talk past one another but also to have a very negative view of those with whom they disagree; and second, the importance of understanding that those on the opposing side have legitimate and important concerns that can be understood and appreciated even by those who strongly disagree with their position.
With those problems cleared away, students can approach these difficult questions with openness to the best arguments on both sides: not with the goal of “meeting in the middle,” but of honestly appreciating the actual issues and the complexities of those issues.
Congenial Debates on Controversial Questions is organized around 15 major current issues, including the most vigorously debated contemporary social issues, such as abortion, capital punishment, drug legalization, immigration, same-sex marriage, church/state relations, the social responsibilities of corporations, and animal rights.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
- Recognize the misinformation and Straw Man arguments in daily conversations.
- Explore new perspectives on examining difficult issues.
- Gain an honest appreciation of the best points of differing views.
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