Our review is of John Inazu's Learning to Disagree, which explores the challenges and possibilities of navigating disagreements with empathy and respect in a polarized society. Using anecdotes from his life as a law professor and beyond, Inazu emphasizes the importance of empathy, compassion, and forgiveness in fostering productive conversations. The book's chapters address various difficult topics, including empathy, fairness, compromise, difficult conversations, and forgiveness. Inazu argues that genuine understanding, even across significant differences, is achievable through thoughtful engagement and a willingness to see others as individuals. John ultimately advocates for a more charitable and nuanced approach to disagreements, emphasizing the importance of seeking common ground and pursuing reconciliation even when complete agreement is impossible.

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