Compromise and emotions

Abstract

The panel seeks to connect research on compromise and emotions within the field of political science and other relevant disciplines, such as philosophy and psychology. Oftentimes, compromises are discussed without including the role of the emotions, while emotion research is usually not related to compromise. However, in our view, both fields of research are deeply related and should therefore be connected more closely than is currently the case. For example, we can easily imagine that some emotions (such as anger, hatred, or contempt) can impede our willingness to compromise, while others (such as hope, empathy, or trust) can support compromises. At this stage, we still lack a systematic overview of the precise relationships between compromise and emotions, and our panel aims to address this gap. The following questions will be addressed in the panel: ▪️ What is the distinct role of trust for successful compromises and how can institutional design accommodate this crucial dimension of compromise? (Daniel Weinstock) ▪️ What is the reputational cost (including trust, credibility, and representation) of compromises during coalition negotiations? (Mariken van der Velden & Maurits Meijers) ▪️ Can mutual trust help overcoming the feelings of anxiety and shame that often accompany a compromise agreement? (Élise Rouméas) ▪️ How do "practical identities" influence the emotions that we experience towards compromise (prospectively or retrospectively)? (Patrizia Pedrini) ▪️ Are prevalent normative objections to compromise influenced by emotions and if so, which emotions underly which objection? (Sandrine Baume & Friderike Spang)

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