Smith, Andrew F., 1972-

The deliberative impulse motivating discourse in divided societies / [electronic resource] : Andrew F. Smith. - Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, c2011. - xv, 181 p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The deliberative impulse -- In defense of abiding by conscience -- Catalysts of conflict and the facilitation of deliberation -- Liberty of conscience and discursive control : on the moral incentive to deliberate publicly -- Doubt, insistence, and validation : on the epistemic incentives to deliberate publicly -- Commitment, criticism, and restraint : on a religious incentive to deliberate publicly.


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Deliberative democracy.


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