Biden's call to unity – PHILOSOPHICAL EGGS

207. Reducing polarization, demonization, and the lack of civility in America, part 2

In the last post (go here) we saw what President Biden meant by unity in his inauguration speech, how his call for unity led to widespread criticism, and how there is evidence of Americans seeing each other as bad people… Read more ›

May 25, 2021

Dwight Goodyear

Political Theory

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206. Reducing polarization, demonization, and the lack of civility in America, part 1

In his inaugural speech (read it here) on November 7, 2020 President Biden stated, “It’s time for America to unite. And to heal.” And throughout his speech he made various calls to unity such as “I pledge to be a… Read more ›

May 24, 2021 2 Comments

Dwight Goodyear

Political Theory

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207. Reducing polarization, demonization, and the lack of civility in America, part 2

206. Reducing polarization, demonization, and the lack of civility in America, part 1