UID:
almahu_9949386736102882
Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9781000344950
,
1000344959
,
9781000344899
,
1000344894
,
9781003145752
,
1003145752
,
9781000344929
,
1000344924
Series Statement:
Why it's OK
Content:
Political protests, debates on college campuses, and social media tirades make it seem like everyone is speaking their minds today. Surveys, however, reveal that many people increasingly feel like they're walking on eggshells when communicating in public. Speaking your mind can risk relationships and professional opportunities. It can alienate friends and anger colleagues. Isn't it smarter to just put your head down and keep quiet about controversial topics? In this book, Hrishikesh Joshi offers a novel defense of speaking your mind. He explains that because we are social creatures, we never truly think alone. What we know depends on what our community knows. And by bringing our unique perspectives to bear upon public discourse, we enhance our collective ability to reach the truth on a variety of important matters. Speaking your mind is also important for your own sake. It is essential for developing your own thinking. And it's a core aspect of being intellectually courageous and independent. Joshi argues that such independence is a crucial part of a well-lived life.
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 036714171X
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780367141714
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
DOI:
10.4324/9781003145752
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003145752
