A Relational Model of Public Discourse

The African Philosophy of Ubuntu

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Communication, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book A Relational Model of Public Discourse by Leyla Tavernaro-Haidarian, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Leyla Tavernaro-Haidarian ISBN: 9781351108614
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 29, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Leyla Tavernaro-Haidarian
ISBN: 9781351108614
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 29, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Contemporary democratic discourses are frequently, though not exclusively, characterized by an attitude of ‘pro and con' where the aim is to persuade others, a jury or an audience, of what is right and what is wrong. Challenging such procedures, this book teases out an alternative model of public discourse that is based in collaboration and deliberation. The African philosophy of ubuntu offers valuable insights in this regard as it implies relational notions of power that contrast and complement individualist facets. It provides the space to think and speak in ways that support harmonious and cohesive societal structures and practices. The book’s model of communication rests on the premise that the various interests of individuals and groups, while richly diverse, can be conceived of as profoundly bound-up rather than incompatible. In this way communication enables broader lines of action and a wider scope for achieving diversity and common ground.

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Contemporary democratic discourses are frequently, though not exclusively, characterized by an attitude of ‘pro and con' where the aim is to persuade others, a jury or an audience, of what is right and what is wrong. Challenging such procedures, this book teases out an alternative model of public discourse that is based in collaboration and deliberation. The African philosophy of ubuntu offers valuable insights in this regard as it implies relational notions of power that contrast and complement individualist facets. It provides the space to think and speak in ways that support harmonious and cohesive societal structures and practices. The book’s model of communication rests on the premise that the various interests of individuals and groups, while richly diverse, can be conceived of as profoundly bound-up rather than incompatible. In this way communication enables broader lines of action and a wider scope for achieving diversity and common ground.

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