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What does it mean?
People from the East have historically promoted toleration.
In plain terms
Eastern nations have brought ideas of toleration to the world.
What can you take from it?
Recognize the history of toleration from the East.

Where it applies

  • international relations
  • cross-cultural dialogue
  • historical study

Putting it to work

  • listening to other cultures
  • promoting dialogue
  • education

Questions to consider

  • How do you value toleration?
  • What can you learn from others?

Another view

This view generalizes diverse Eastern histories.

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