In his new book, psychologist Kenneth Barish explains the sources and persistence of our political beliefs and discusses why we continue to disagree about fundamental issues in American life. He offers antidotes to the angry, repetitive, and unproductive arguments that now dominate our political culture. Barish teaches us how to listen, think, and speak about our political opinions in a way that allows us to understand one another’s concerns, resist false dichotomies and ideological certainty, see new perspectives and possibilities, and find common ground. In a concluding chapter, he shows how we can move beyond partisan divisions toward pragmatic solutions and a better future for America’s children.
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