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Created: September 14, 2002
Latest Update: September 14, 2002
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Discourse, Trust, and Governance

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1. Preparatory readings for module.

   • "Well, in my opinion civil discourse is dead." Link added September 14, 2002.
   • Discourse, Trust, and Governance Link added September 14, 2002.
   • Building Trust in Public Discourse Link added March 29, 2002.
   • Building Trust in the Aftermath of September 11, 2001 Link added February 5, 2002.

   • Discussion questions.

     1. Explain the role of trust in discourse.

        Consider that compromises must be made as we try to divide limited resources amongst so many. Consider that some are greedy. Consider that some are lazy. Consider that some are saintly. Consider that some are aggresssively angry over past injustice in the distribution of these resources. Consider authenticity of the presentation of self in the discourse setting.

     2. Audra says "civil discourse is dead." Nietzsche said God was dead. Fukuyama said History is at an end. Where do you think jeanne would stand on all that?

        Consider the importance of hope. Consider the need to be prepared when the apocalypse doesn't come. Also consider the concept of self-will and interdependence in our interpersonal relationships.

   • Experiential activities related to module.

   • Self-test questions related to module.

     True or False? And explain briefly why it's true or false. (25 words or less)

   • Conceptual linking we had in mind as we prepared the module.