People deeply want to believe they are good, reasonable and worthy. A little humility and curiosity can go a long way toward helping someone feel respected during an argument.
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Negative perceptions of police professionalism and corruption go hand in hand with low public trust in the police, poor marks on government performance, and citizens’ sense of insecurity.
The lessons students learn from dissecting donor bodies go beyond anatomy – and they try to pay that gift forward.
Immanuel Kant’s ideas about respect are still important today, in a world where social media and echo chambers make manipulation easy.
Liberal democracy has been a failure for First Nations people – a Voice to Parliament must add more weight to the scales.
Royal women play important roles in succession disputes, such as the naming of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu’s heir.
Designing a memorial that helps the community grieve and heal is no easy task.
For every maternal death, there are about an additional 20 women who suffer serious injuries, infections and disabilities related to pregnancy.
The quest for significance and respect is a universal part of human nature. It has the potential to inspire great works – but lately, it has been much in evidence tearing society apart.
Mishandling someone’s name can lead to social exclusion and unbalanced power dynamics. Putting in the work to get names right reflects a dedication to inclusivity and respect for other cultures.
An ancient Indian greeting is replacing the handshake. An expert explains its roots and why it affirms our inter-connectedness with one another.
A philosopher argues that wearing masks could be tied to living up to the standards of one’s social group and recognizing that could help in persuading anti-maskers.
Mattel created a new line of dolls because of research suggesting kids don’t want toys ‘dictated by gender norms’ – but supplanting those norms will take a lot more than that.
Eroding civility is not just an American phenomenon; it’s global. But it’s time for a return to civility as we reflect on how we will be judged and remembered when the dust of history settles upon us.
When people talk about values what do they really mean?
Born and raised in poor circumstances, many South African police officers find themselves in the job after original aspirations slipped beyond reach.
Your ideas are not immune to criticism just because you express them with sincerity: people are worthy of respect, ideas are not.
Breach of a psychological contract in the workplace can irreparably damage relationships and produce a number of undesirable outcomes.
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Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Washington
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