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In reply to the discussion: Without Googling, How Many DUers Know What Rogerian Argument Is? [View all]ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)36. I'm not sure, which is why I wanted feedback
My point is that Rogerian argument was meant as a means of mollifying the opposition and finding common ground. It was developed specifically in response to the Cold War. Until tRump, I could not imagine a more intransigent set of opponents as the US and USSR.
To continue the discussion, I should ask, Is it more or less difficult to arrive at compromise with a different country or with your neighbors? And on that one I would argue that physical distance, I believe, allows for cooling off. It's kind of like the kids who are fighting being sent to opposite corners of the room.
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It's an although-type thesis, conceding or allowing an argument for an opposing view,
chia
Dec 2017
#30
I agree those message board trolls have no interest in any kind of common ground...
Kirk Lover
Dec 2017
#43
never heard of it untill this thread. sounds like nonviolent conflict / resolution to me .
AllaN01Bear
Dec 2017
#31