Podcast Archive 21 August 2011

Friendships with People of Opposite Philosophy

Webcast Q&A: 21 August 2011, Question 2

I answered a question on friendships with people of opposite philosophy on 21 August 2011. You can listen to or download the podcast of just this question below – or check out the whole episode of Philosophy in Action Radio.

How can I maintain my integrity in friendships with people of opposite philosophic views? I struggle to keep good relations with family and friends who support our current political system in which some people are helped at the expense of others, which I regard as slavery. They support ObamaCare, EPA restrictions, and welfare programs. Through years of caring discussions, I realize that they do not hold the individual as sacred but instead focus on what's best for "the group." At this point, I often feel more pain than pleasure being with them, even though we have many other values in common, yet I hate to cut them off. How can I maintain good relationships with them – or should I stop trying?

My Answer, In Brief: In your relationships with people of mixed values, seek to delimit the interactions so that you can enjoy what the other person has to offer – and leave the rest.

Tags: Communication, Compartmentalization, Conflict, Family, Friendship, Justice, Philosophy, Relationships, Values

Duration: 9:46

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