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What does it mean to reconcile theories with one another?
What does it mean to reconcile theories with one another?
In the Christian tradition, what is the divine-human relationship linked to?
In the Christian tradition, what is the divine-human relationship linked to?
What is reconciliation, as an outcome, defined as?
What is reconciliation, as an outcome, defined as?
What determines whether reconciliation has genuinely taken place?
What determines whether reconciliation has genuinely taken place?
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What do critics argue about posing the problem of conflictridden societies as an issue of reconciliation?
What do critics argue about posing the problem of conflictridden societies as an issue of reconciliation?
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According to Corntassel and Holder (2008), what can adopting the frame of a unifying rhetoric of reconciliation do?
According to Corntassel and Holder (2008), what can adopting the frame of a unifying rhetoric of reconciliation do?
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What is the minimal sense of the problem of political reconciliation according to the text?
What is the minimal sense of the problem of political reconciliation according to the text?
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What are theorists in the 'agonistic' tradition asking about the concept of reconciliation?
What are theorists in the 'agonistic' tradition asking about the concept of reconciliation?
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What does reconciliation allow for, according to some scholars?
What does reconciliation allow for, according to some scholars?
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What is a lower degree of emotional restoration compared to the resumption of love and trust?
What is a lower degree of emotional restoration compared to the resumption of love and trust?
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Which moral value was the conception of reconciliation in the South African debate linked to?
Which moral value was the conception of reconciliation in the South African debate linked to?
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How is reconciliation within a particular post-conflict society determined?
How is reconciliation within a particular post-conflict society determined?
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What was the focus of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in South Africa?
What was the focus of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in South Africa?
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How did interest in reconciliation as a moral and political value grow in the 1990s?
How did interest in reconciliation as a moral and political value grow in the 1990s?
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What is the main focus of the question of transitional justice?
What is the main focus of the question of transitional justice?
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What is the stance of critics towards the concept of reconciliation in political contexts?
What is the stance of critics towards the concept of reconciliation in political contexts?
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What is the relationship between reconciliation and justice?
What is the relationship between reconciliation and justice?
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What are the four categories of improvement in relationships identified in the text?
What are the four categories of improvement in relationships identified in the text?
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What do critics question regarding the use of relationship language in reconciliation?
What do critics question regarding the use of relationship language in reconciliation?
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What do some theorists offer accounts of reconciliation designed to cover?
What do some theorists offer accounts of reconciliation designed to cover?
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What is the primary focus of this essay?
What is the primary focus of this essay?
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In the Christian tradition, what is the reconciliation of the divine-human relationship linked to?
In the Christian tradition, what is the reconciliation of the divine-human relationship linked to?
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How is reconciliation, as an outcome, defined in the text?
How is reconciliation, as an outcome, defined in the text?
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What role do the reasons for improved relations play in determining whether reconciliation has genuinely taken place?
What role do the reasons for improved relations play in determining whether reconciliation has genuinely taken place?
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What is the term 'reconciliation' used to refer to, in the text?
What is the term 'reconciliation' used to refer to, in the text?
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What is the nature of improvement required to qualify as reconciliation for any particular context?
What is the nature of improvement required to qualify as reconciliation for any particular context?
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According to Corntassel and Holder (2008), what is a risk of adopting the frame of a unifying rhetoric of reconciliation?
According to Corntassel and Holder (2008), what is a risk of adopting the frame of a unifying rhetoric of reconciliation?
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What is the focus of the problem of political reconciliation in its minimal sense, as per the text?
What is the focus of the problem of political reconciliation in its minimal sense, as per the text?
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What do some critics question regarding the concept of reconciliation in political contexts?
What do some critics question regarding the concept of reconciliation in political contexts?
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What is the concern raised by theorists in the 'agonistic' tradition about the concept of reconciliation?
What is the concern raised by theorists in the 'agonistic' tradition about the concept of reconciliation?
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What do some critics argue about posing the problem of conflictridden societies as an issue of reconciliation?
What do some critics argue about posing the problem of conflictridden societies as an issue of reconciliation?
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What is the risk of adopting a unifying rhetoric of reconciliation, as per the text?
What is the risk of adopting a unifying rhetoric of reconciliation, as per the text?
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What is the main focus of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in South Africa?
What is the main focus of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in South Africa?
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What is the stance of critics towards the concept of reconciliation in political contexts?
What is the stance of critics towards the concept of reconciliation in political contexts?
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What did the language and theories of reconciliation, originally developed for transitional contexts, evolve to be applied to?
What did the language and theories of reconciliation, originally developed for transitional contexts, evolve to be applied to?
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What do defenders of the concept of reconciliation believe about its articulation?
What do defenders of the concept of reconciliation believe about its articulation?
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What is the focus of the question of transitional justice?
What is the focus of the question of transitional justice?
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In what way is reconciliation discussed in the context of criminal law?
In what way is reconciliation discussed in the context of criminal law?
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What is the primary concern with non-ideal facts about societies torn apart by injustice or violence?
What is the primary concern with non-ideal facts about societies torn apart by injustice or violence?
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What is one of the maximal forms of political reconciliation typically identified as?
What is one of the maximal forms of political reconciliation typically identified as?
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What is the relationship between conciliation and reconciliation according to some scholars?
What is the relationship between conciliation and reconciliation according to some scholars?
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What is the main focus of the question of transitional justice?
What is the main focus of the question of transitional justice?
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What is the minimal sense of the problem of political reconciliation according to the text?
What is the minimal sense of the problem of political reconciliation according to the text?
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What does the term ‘reconciliation’ allow for, according to the text?
What does the term ‘reconciliation’ allow for, according to the text?
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What are the four categories of improvement in relationships identified in the text?
What are the four categories of improvement in relationships identified in the text?
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What is the relationship between reconciliation and justice according to the text?
What is the relationship between reconciliation and justice according to the text?
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What do critics question regarding the use of relationship language in reconciliation?
What do critics question regarding the use of relationship language in reconciliation?
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What is the stance of critics towards the concept of reconciliation in political contexts?
What is the stance of critics towards the concept of reconciliation in political contexts?
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What is the minimal sense of the problem of political reconciliation according to the text?
What is the minimal sense of the problem of political reconciliation according to the text?
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What does reconciliation allow for, according to some scholars?
What does reconciliation allow for, according to some scholars?
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Study Notes
Understanding Reconciliation: Types, Processes, and Relationships
- Reconciliation is understood as an improvement in the relationship between conflicting parties.
- The concept of reconciliation is scalar and the intensity of improvement varies in different contexts.
- The processes contributing to reconciliation are often controversial and subject to differing interpretations.
- Reconciliation and justice are sometimes seen as conflicting values, especially in the aftermath of conflict.
- Four categories of improvement in relationships are identified: changes in external behaviors, changes in belief, resolving negative emotions and attitudes, and adopting or resuming positive emotions and attitudes.
- The concept of forgiveness is not explicitly mentioned, but its substance can be broken down into the categories of relationship improvement.
- Different kinds of relationships are marked by distinct sets of interactions, attitudes, and expectations, as well as different norms.
- Critics question the use of relationship language in cases involving strangers, but proponents argue that conflict creates problematic relationships that need reshaping or repairing.
- Specifying which relationship is being reconciled is important, as individuals and groups can have multiple relationships that may require reconciliation.
- Reconciliation can occur between individuals, groups, and various combinations of groups, putting pressure on theorists to explain how groups can have beliefs and attitudes.
- There is disagreement among theorists about whether a general theory of reconciliation can cover all kinds and types of relationships.
- Some theorists offer accounts of reconciliation designed to cover a wide range of interpersonal and political relationships, including those among friends, co-workers, and fellow citizens.
Understanding Reconciliation: Types, Processes, and Relationships
- Reconciliation is understood as an improvement in the relationship between conflicting parties.
- The concept of reconciliation is scalar and the intensity of improvement varies in different contexts.
- The processes contributing to reconciliation are often controversial and subject to differing interpretations.
- Reconciliation and justice are sometimes seen as conflicting values, especially in the aftermath of conflict.
- Four categories of improvement in relationships are identified: changes in external behaviors, changes in belief, resolving negative emotions and attitudes, and adopting or resuming positive emotions and attitudes.
- The concept of forgiveness is not explicitly mentioned, but its substance can be broken down into the categories of relationship improvement.
- Different kinds of relationships are marked by distinct sets of interactions, attitudes, and expectations, as well as different norms.
- Critics question the use of relationship language in cases involving strangers, but proponents argue that conflict creates problematic relationships that need reshaping or repairing.
- Specifying which relationship is being reconciled is important, as individuals and groups can have multiple relationships that may require reconciliation.
- Reconciliation can occur between individuals, groups, and various combinations of groups, putting pressure on theorists to explain how groups can have beliefs and attitudes.
- There is disagreement among theorists about whether a general theory of reconciliation can cover all kinds and types of relationships.
- Some theorists offer accounts of reconciliation designed to cover a wide range of interpersonal and political relationships, including those among friends, co-workers, and fellow citizens.
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Test your understanding of reconciliation with this quiz covering types, processes, and relationships. Explore the complexities of reconciliation, its varying intensity, and controversial processes. Delve into the interplay between reconciliation and justice, and examine different categories of relationship improvement. Challenge your knowledge on reconciliation in various relationships and gain insights into conflicting perspectives among theorists.