{"title":"Robert B. Talisse","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert B. Talisse offers incisive explorations into the turbulent landscape of contemporary politics, with a keen focus on democratic theory and the challenges of polarization. His work invites readers to engage deeply with questions about political disagreement and the foundations of political argument in a divided age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect thoughtful analysis grounded in philosophy and practical concern for democratic society, making Talisse’s books essential reading for those interested in understanding the complexities of modern political discourse and the possibilities for constructive dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"political-argument-in-a-polarized-age-by-scott-f-aikin-9781509536535","title":"Political Argument in a Polarized Age","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom obnoxious public figures to online trolling and accusations of “fake news”, almost no one seems able to disagree without hostility. But polite discord sounds farfetched when issues are so personal and fundamental that those on opposing sides appear to have no common ground. How do you debate the “enemy”?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhilosophers Scott Aikin and Robert Talisse show that disagreeing civilly, even with your sworn enemies, is a crucial part of democracy in \u003cem\u003ePolitical Argument in a Polarized Age\u003c\/em\u003e. Rejecting the popular view that civility requires a polite and concessive attitude, they argue that our biggest challenge is not remaining calm in the face of an opponent, but rather ensuring that our political arguments actually address those on the opposing side. Too often politicians and pundits merely simulate political debate, offering carefully structured caricatures of their opponents. These simulations mimic political argument in a way designed to convince citizens that those with whom they disagree are not worth talking to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood democracy thrives off conflict, but until we learn the difference between real and simulated arguments we will be doomed to speak at cross-purposes. Aikin and Talisse provide a crash course in political rhetoric for the concerned citizen, showing readers why understanding the structure of arguments is just as vital for a healthy democracy as debate over facts and values. But there’s a sting in the tail—no sooner have we learned rhetorical techniques for better disagreement than these techniques themselves become weapons with which to ignore our enemies, as accusations like “false equivalence” and “ad hominem” are used to silence criticism. Civility requires us to be eternally vigilant to the ways we disagree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431996866796,"sku":"9781509536535","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509536535.jpg?v=1774556998"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-b-talisse.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}