Conflict and conflict resolution

Compassion and empathy
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Improve your relationships with the science of perspective-taking
Social psychology research is breaking down the process of perspective-taking and revealing ways to help us get along better
by Hunter Gehlbach

Civic life
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It’s not only political conservatives who worry about moral purity
You might think the political Right is more focussed on morals than the Left. But purity is a pervasive political value
by Kurt Gray, Will Blakey & Nicholas DiMaggio

Couples and family therapy
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How to survive and thrive through divorce
Take heart: there are ways to protect yourself and any children involved, and prepare for more joyful chapters ahead
by Lisa Herrick

Civic life
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Can political persuasion be something more than manipulation?
Kant argued that persuasion was a product of manipulation and deception. But it can also be a force for good in civic life
by James Kastely

Communication and language
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How do good conversations work? Philosophy has something to say
The idea of what makes for a successful conversation is always tricky, and has always been contested by philosophers
by Stephanie Ross

Couples and family therapy
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How to save a romantic relationship
Even couples on the brink of separation can find a way forward. See what’s possible with some ‘nonbinding experiments’
by Peter Fraenkel

Communication and language
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Why you shouldn’t shrink from challenging your loved ones’ views
Care is warranted when arguing with friends and family. But you can be respectful and still point out the flaws in their views
by Matt Ferkany

Conflict and conflict resolution
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Argue better by signalling your receptiveness with these words
All too often disagreements spiral into conflict. Prevent that happening by signalling your receptiveness with these words
by Michael Yeomans

Cooperation and collaboration
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How to have better arguments
Arguing well isn’t just about winning. A philosophical approach will help you and the other person get much more out of it
by Scott Aikin & John Casey