OPINION PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 17 APRIL 2014 | OPINION
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Not so little talks middle ground.” And that is the problem — there often are shared values I have been thinking a and common complaints forlot lately about a sentiment gotten while focusing on difshared with me about argu- fering conclusions. ments. Disputes of position, wheth“You can argue from either er between politicians, siblings position or issue, but not both or any other persons, frustrate progress. They interject an at once.” Disagreements, as a reality undefined and unknowable of everyday life, neither need “there,” a physical distance to control nor define our rela- into the frame of already tionships. We forget, all too of- strained conversation. Overten it seems, that our opinions, coming divergence requires values and mores are not our building logical bridges. whole human identity. While Common ground is necesimportant, these are merely sary to discuss the differenccharacteristics that shape who es that shape our individual worlds — few can escape that we are. I generally submit that a experience informs conscioustraditional liberal arts analy- ness. sis affirming that there is truth It is what we share, then, in all positions is admirable. that needs to be remembered. However, it lends itself toward Consider the next argument conversations that observe dif- you encounter an opportunity ferences rather than wholly to disagree rather than disengage. Converse toward the become productive. Argument often occurs goal of understanding the iswithin the synthetic vacuum sue at hand rather than the of imposed dichotomy. This nuances of either person’s posounds like “I believe X, and sition. I hope that this brings a you believe Y. There is no BY GRANT BEEBE beebe.thedm@gmail.com
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Correction more productive understanding to light. Pluralism does not excuse preference; we are all equally obligated to think in good faith. Convincing argument does not require that we bludgeon one another into submission. Rather, addressing common problems together begins to build consensus. This is argument of issue, and requires no one to cede their position. Issue envelops position by encouraging individuals to apply relevant experiences and judgements toward solving a problem, rather than against one another. Differences become an asset — vision. Depth, as a function of the visual field, requires contrast. Appreciating that we approach issues in differing ways allows for this variety and promotes consensus we are all too happy to otherwise neglect. Grant Beebe is a sophomore business major from Jackson.
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