Rogerian argument is a conflict solving technique based on finding common ground instead of polarizing debate.[1][2]
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American psychologist Carl R. Rogers described his "principles of communications,"[3][4] a form of discussion based on finding common ground. He proposed trying to understand our adversary's position, by listening to them, before adopting a point of view without considering those factors.[1][2][4]
This form of reasoning is the opposite of Aristotelian argumentation, an adversarial form of debate relying upon logos, ethos, and pathos, because it attempts to find compromise between two sides.[1][4]
This type of discussion is extremely useful in emotionally charged topics since it downplays emotional and highlights rational arguments.[2]
Young, Becker and Pike identified four stages:[4]