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?