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Suspending Politics to Save Democracy Erraticus Overdoing political
(Jorge Alcala)
Essays Society & Culture 

Suspending Politics to Save Democracy

February 19, 2020June 1, 2020 Lawrence Torcello 0 Comments Democracy, Polarization, Politics

Just political systems secure the means of living satisfying private lives while political saturation crowds out key aspects of a good life.

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Overdoing Democracy
(Brett Sayles)
Featured Ideas Society & Culture 

We’re Overdoing Democracy. But Why?

December 23, 2019June 1, 2020 Kevin Vallier 0 Comments Democracy, Essential Reading, Polarization, Politics

Society has become so politically-saturated that we’re now overdoing democracy. Here are a few reasons why it undermines our institutions.

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Rene Girard Victims
(Samantha Sophia)
Essays Featured Philosophy 

René Girard’s Map to Meaning: We’re All Victim(izer)s

August 6, 2019June 1, 2020 Charlie Deist 0 Comments Christianity, Myth, Polarization, Postmodernism

As we try to align ourselves closely with the true victims, René Girard shows how the ancient scapegoat ruse leads us to meaningful compassion.

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Religion Social Justice Faith Intersectionality Erraticus Image by Jon Tyson
(Jon Tyson)
Essays Religion 

If It Looks Like a Duck and Quacks Like a Duck . . . Is It a Religion?

March 11, 2019June 1, 2020 Rebecca Moore 0 Comments Polarization, Politics

Critics of intersectionality now refer to it as the “social justice faith,” highlighting the religious zeal and dogmatism of its advocates. As religion retreats, its qualifications have widened, continuing the ideologically-motivated practice of redefining what constitutes a religion.

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Adversarial Humanities Fuel Outrage Culture Erraticus Image by Becca Tapert
(Becca Tapert)
Ideas Society & Culture 

‘Adversarial’ Humanities Fuel Our Outrage Culture

January 16, 2019June 1, 2020 Alexander Bevilacqua 0 Comments Polarization

Literary theorists of the past half-century—who now dominate the humanities—encourage us to assume ill-intentions of one another. This contrasts with the ’empathetic’ humanities, which aim for more understanding and less judging in our daily lives.

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Engaging in Civil Arguments Is Effective Against Extremism Erraticus Image by Antenna
(Antenna)
Ideas Society & Culture 

Engaging in Civil Arguments Is Effective Against Extremism

December 26, 2018June 1, 2020 Walter Sinnott-Armstrong 0 Comments Polarization, Politics, Racism

Philosophers are exemplars in disagreeing vehemently but civilly with others. Like them, using these 4 principles can help us have arguments that are effective against extremism.

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How CBT Strengthens Political Life and Untruths Which Weaken It Erraticus Image by Clem Onojeghuo
(Clem Onojeghuo)
Essays Psychology 

How CBT Strengthens Political Life and Untruths That Weaken It

November 5, 2018June 1, 2020 Jeffrey Howard 0 Comments Ancient Wisdom, Emotional Well-being, Polarization, Politics, Stoicism

Many in the US are experiencing emotional unwellness, while our foundational institutions are rattling. CBT can help with both.

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Awakening the Soul Challenge to Life in the Post-truth World Erraticus Image by Igor Miske
(Igor Miske)
Interviews Society & Culture 

‘Awakening the Soul’: One Man’s Challenge to the Post-truth World

September 24, 2018June 1, 2020 Jeffrey Howard 0 Comments Climate Change, Environmentalism, Myth, Polarization, Postmodernism, Truth

A new book protests the postmodernist refutations of shared truth and grand narratives—we struggle because we lack story and soul.

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Shared Reality and Truth Losing Ground to Tribalism Erraticus Image by Heather Mount
(Heather Mount)
Ideas Society & Culture 

Shared Reality and Truth Are Losing Ground to Tribalism

September 12, 2018June 3, 2020 Arie Kruglanski 1 Comment Polarization, Politics

People turn to tribalism for a sense of certainty, as trust in institutions and commitment to truth erode. Instead, we need to restore a shared reality which builds common ground, regardless of identity group.

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Agape Restaurants Could Revive Toleration and Multiculturalism—Jeffrey Howard—Image—Kevin Curtis—Erraticus
(Kevin Curtis)
Essays Society & Culture 

Agape Restaurants Could Revive Toleration and Multiculturalism

July 9, 2018June 3, 2020 Jeffrey Howard 0 Comments Emotional Intelligence, Love, Multiculturalism, Polarization

Debates surrounding tribalism and bigotry abound, many focused on biased media or public policy. Agape Restaurants conceptualize food as a cultural force for realizing toleration and nurturing community—all while dining with strangers.

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How Sports Bridge Our Cultural Divisions Image by Emma Dau
(Emma Dau)
Ideas Society & Culture 

How Sports Bridge Our Cultural Divisions

January 29, 2017June 3, 2020 Heather Cazad 1 Comment Polarization

The collective joys and sorrows of sports offer a healthy outlet for our tribal natures, and give us a safer space in which we can bridge gaps pertaining to more divisive societal arenas.

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An online publication focused on human flourishing, we believe that art, culture, technology, and ideas matter as much as they empower individuals and communities to live well.

 

“Pragmatism, on the other hand, asks its usual question. ‘Grant an idea or belief to be true,’ it says, ‘what concrete difference will its being true make in anyone’s actual life? How will the truth be realized? What experiences will be different from those which would obtain if the belief were false? What, in short, is the truth’s cash-value in experiential terms?'” — William James

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