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Beyond Civility in Social Conflict explores the limitations of civility as a framework for addressing profound disagreements in contemporary society. Russell P. Johnson contends that while civility is often promoted as the solution to social division, it frequently obscures the substantive issues at stake in religious and political conflicts.
Drawing on religious ethical traditions, Johnson develops an alternative approach that embraces both dialogue and critique as essential tools for navigating conflict. He argues that genuine engagement requires participants to take each other’s deepest commitments seriously, even when—or especially when—those commitments are fundamentally opposed.
This volume combines philosophical analysis with theological reflection to demonstrate how religious ethics can inform more honest and productive approaches to social disagreement. Rather than seeking superficial consensus, Johnson’s framework enables communities to maintain relationships while engaging in substantive moral and religious critique, ultimately fostering deeper understanding and more authentic resolution.
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