“I hold to the idea that civility, understood as the willingness to engage in public discourse, is the first virtue of citizens.”
Quote by Mark Kingwell
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Mark Kingwell
Mark Kingwell, born on March 1, 1963, is an esteemed professor known for his extensive research and influence in the fields of philosophy, cultural theory, and environmental ethics. His work spans aesthetics, political philosophy, and ecological ethics, and he has taught at several renowned universities, including the University of Toronto and McGill University. more
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