Humilitarians commit to some fundamental principles of discourse and treatment of others.
However, even with the best will in the world, sometimes we don’t realize when we’re falling short of our own principles. That is especially true when it comes to how we talk to, and about, others in a political discussion. Politics is a particularly challenging domain for productive conversation because feelings run high and mutual distrust can cause us to question the intent or morality of those with whom we disagree.
So here are some rules of thumb to follow in the way you converse with others (in …