The Necessity of Compromise

In this week's show, we will be discussing the merit of compromise in politics, philosophy, and life in general. But what is compromise? The answer, as it turns out, is somewhat complicated and relative, and we'll spend a good deal of time trying to define it. In many contexts, it's easy for an individual to take an absolute stand - precluding any middle ground. Whether it be a political platform, moral value, or some other bedrock intuition, we'll be weighing the worth of "absolutes" against the importance of progress, consensus, tolerance and keeping an open mind. This show is about why tolerance, compromise and having an "open system"of beliefs is absolutely essential for flourishing and well-being.