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Multiculturalism (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
Apr 24, 2024
Philosopher Agnes Callard and economist Robin Hanson explore the complexities of multiculturalism, embracing substantive disagreements, the relationship between confidence and knowledge in inquiry, navigating cultural diversity, the paradox of tolerance, extremes of tolerance in cultural practices, and the complexities of decentralization and centralization in world governance.
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- True cultural diversity requires deeper understanding beyond superficial features.
- Fundamental disagreements on values challenge rational conversation for resolution.
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Stanley Fish's Concepts: Boutique Multiculturalism vs. Politics of Difference
Stanley Fish discusses the concepts of boutique multiculturalism and politics of difference, highlighting the differences between shallow multiculturalism that embraces superficial cultural features and a deeper form that allows cultures full expression of their differences. He points out that neither approach fully embraces true cultural diversity.
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