Faces of Moderation: The Art of Balance in an Age of Extremes

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By Aurelian Craiutu *99

Published July 24, 2018

Moderation, while lauded, has often been pushed aside for extreme opinions that engage audiences and win votes. Faces of Moderation (University of Pennsylvania Press) draws on the work and lives of several recent influential moderates to argue there is still an important and viable place for balanced compromise in society.

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