
Alexandra Hudson on the Soul of Civility
EconTalk
The Disconnect Between Manners and Morals
Civility and politeness have a distinct difference: while politeness is about manners and external behavior, civility is a deeper disposition of the heart that sees others as moral equals. Sometimes, showing true respect means breaking the rules of politeness, such as by telling someone a hard truth or engaging in robust debate.
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