Public Discourse: Creating the Conditions for Dialogue Concerning the Common Good in a Postmodern Heterogeneous Democracy.

Geren, Peggy Ruth

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Publication Date: 2001

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Public Discourse: Creating the Conditions for Dialogue Concerning the Common Good in a Postmodern Heterogeneous Democracy.

Geren, Peggy Ruth

Studies in Philosophy and Education, v20 n3 p191-99 May 2001

Offers a philosophical history of the nature of public discourse, describing it as a basic constituent of human rights. Analyzes the dichotomy between the common good and tolerance and protection of pluralism. Discusses the philosophical views of Condorcet, Jefferson, Dewey, and Habermas, portraying public discourse in relation to the Enlightenment ideal, scientific inquiry, and critique. (Contains 12 references.) (NB)

Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Civil Liberties, Democratic Values, Discourse Analysis, Discourse Communities, Ethics, Moral Values, Philosophy, Political Attitudes, Postsecondary Education, Social Values, Values

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue on educational rights and entitlements.