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This article explores the significance of dialogue in contemporary political conflicts, particularly in higher education.

Contested Speech in (Post)-Modernity: Understanding Debates About Political Dialogue on College Campuses

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Theoretical analysis examines why political dialogue matters on college campuses, suggesting major implications.

This article explores the significance of dialogue in contemporary political conflicts, particularly in higher education.
Theoretical analysis of works by Charles Taylor, Hannah Arendt, and John Dewey.
Illustration through contemporary controversies over speech in higher education.
Assessment of structured dialogue sessions among politically opposed students.
Controversies over speech highlight tensions within the modern liberal worldview.
Postmodern conceptions of personhood exacerbate these tensions.
The significance of talk in political struggles is reaffirmed through qualitative analysis.

Rachel Wahl (2026) studied this question.

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