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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

A woman and a man face off, gesticulating in an argument. Another woman stands nearby looking concerned amid a crowd outdoors.

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

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Communication and language

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Why listening well can make disagreements less damaging

Offering undivided attention and curiosity not only lowers the temperature of a conversation but can change its outcome

by Guy Itzchakov

Three women communicate across windows of different buildings, one in the foreground with glasses, two others in the background with an open window.

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

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Communication and language

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Why that hard conversation will probably go better than you think

If you’ve delayed raising a touchy issue, fearing it will backfire, new research could give you the confidence you need

by Matt Huston

A man in European clothing and a man in a skullcap, loose robe and white beard gesticulate while a police officer stands in the background.

Communication and language

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For Montaigne, verbal jousting is the only way to reach truth

In a disagreement, you must face your opponent: only by verbal jousting will you reach the truth, said Michel de Montaigne

by Rachel Ashcroft

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History of emotions

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The language of love in a 12th-century English law book

What a 12th-century English law book tells us about the social power of love and friendship in the Middle Ages – and today

by Meghan Woolley

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Violence and aggression

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Recognising our common humanity might not be enough to prevent hatred

The dehumanisation idea is compelling, and efforts to reduce it well-meaning, but it’s a flawed explanation of intergroup harm

by Harriet Over

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Parenting and families

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Why are tiger parents willing to trade love for success?

Growing up under tiger parenting, I’ve seen that pushing a child to succeed often fails – and isn’t worth the emotional cost

by Louis Li

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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

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Conflict and conflict resolution

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The politician is the malformed monster of our coexistence

The French civil wars produced a novel type: the politician, represented as a monstrous amalgam of conflict and coexistence

by Emma Claussen

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Trauma and PTSD

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History teachers are no longer just educators but trauma specialists

History teachers practise on the frontlines of trauma and memory, always at risk of triggering violence and pain

by Nena Močnik