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Robert George and Cornel West make the case for dialogue during UW–Madison visit
Scholars Robert George and Cornel West, close friends from opposite ends of the political spectrum, visited the University of Wisconsin–Madison and argued for talking through disagreements.
Why it matters: UW–Madison hosted two scholars from opposing political camps who argued that seeking truth starts with accepting that one might be mistaken.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison reported that scholars Robert George and Cornel West visited the university.
The university describes the two men as close friends who stand at opposite ends of the political spectrum.
According to the university, the pair argued that truth-seeking begins with admitting you might be wrong and made the case for talking differences out.
Editor’s view
Sarah Williamson, Teaching, Digital and AI Editor
The University of Wisconsin–Madison hosted Robert George and Cornel West, two friends from opposing political positions, whose message centred on openness to being wrong and on discussing disagreements.
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