Facione & Gittens (2016) state, “Strong critical thinking about complex and difficult
social policies demands that we respect those with whom we disagree” (p. 344). The
authors of your text ask us to take seriously the points of view of those with whom we
disagree.
• Should I respect the point of view of a misogynist – a person who dislikes,
despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women?
• Should I respect the point of view of a racist?
• How about someone who believes marriage is only between one man and one
woman?
• How about someone who does not believe that humans are contributing to the
conditions that cause climate change?
• How about someone who denies that the Holocaust occurred?
