Should We All Agree? Pluralism vs. Consensus

Thanks so much for watching today’s video, I hope you enjoy it. And if you’re new, consider subscribing. What is pluralism vs. consensus? Do we all need to agree on truth or to have a good society? Or maybe it just doesn’t matter? Let’s talk about these issues as they relate to truth, pluralism, rationality, communication, social order and religion. Nicholas Rescher says acquiescence is the key.

0:00 Intro
1:23 What is consensus?
2:54 Consensus and truth
4:30 Reactions to pluralism
6:05 Perspectival rationalism
7:17 Communication
8:30 Social order
10:07 Critique
10:59 Religion
12:11 Wrap-up

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