Why Tolerance is Not Enough: Myths About Pluralism | Diana Eck & Vinoth Ramachandra
The Veritas Forum — The Veritas ForumWhy Tolerance is Not Enough: Myths About Pluralism | Diana Eck & Vinoth Ramachandra
January 12, 2021
The Veritas Forum
The project of pluralism promises inclusiveness, tolerance, and peace, but it rarely satisfies. At a Veritas Forum from Harvard, Diana Eck (Harvard) and Vinoth Ramachandra (IFES) discuss the nature of pluralism and the challenges that keep us from genuine dialogue. How can we maintain our deepest core beliefs while also engaging with the beliefs of others? • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you.
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