Public Forum
Name of Forum:
The Civility Roundtable
Description:
The Civility Roundtable is a group focused on the exploration, understanding, and assessment of the role of civility, civil discourse, and civic engagement in communities (at any level). The core premise underlying the group's discussions is that critical thinking is the foundation for substantive civility (as distinct from merely superficial customs of "politeness"), productive civil discourse, and effective civic engagement.
The group is for anyone interested in learning about, and applying, the concept of "civic reasoning" which is: the practice of thinking through through the various aspects of individual and collective involvement in the governance of a community. Civic reasoning is the process by which a member of a community makes reasonable, ethical decisions regarding the policies, programs, and laws that define the community and relationships within the community. Civic reasoning is the application of ethical reasoning in the realm of politics and civics.
The group is for anyone interested in learning about, and applying, the concept of "civic reasoning" which is: the practice of thinking through through the various aspects of individual and collective involvement in the governance of a community. Civic reasoning is the process by which a member of a community makes reasonable, ethical decisions regarding the policies, programs, and laws that define the community and relationships within the community. Civic reasoning is the application of ethical reasoning in the realm of politics and civics.
