“Conversations...begin with the sort of imaginative engagement you get when you read a novel or watch a movie or attend to a work of art that speaks from some place other than your own. So I'm using the word 'conversation' not only for literal talk but also as a metaphor for engagement with the experience and ideas of others. And I stress the role of the imagination here because the encounters, properly conducted, are valuable in themselves. Conversation doesn't have to lead to consensus about anything, especially not values; it's enough that it helps people get used to one another.”
Quote by Kwame Anthony Appiah
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Kwame Anthony Appiah
Kwame Anthony Appiah is a renowned philosopher, born on May 8, 1954. His research spans ethics, political philosophy, African philosophy, and global ethics, among other fields. Appiah is known for his profound insights into multiculturalism and his unique perspectives on moral philosophy. more
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