The notion of
dialogue is an important concept in the contemporary world. It plays a very significant role in many public discourses, and has influence throughout the world in various facets of life.
Dialogue is a multifaceted concept which manifest explicitly in the philosophical, theological and social dimension of the society. The concept of
dialogue first appeared in ancient times, in Greece, where ancient thinkers thought that
dialogue helped both to develop knowledge (science) and to shape man's character, as well as to develop man's individuality and in result particular personality.
Dialogue dialogue can properly be described as a special kind of discourse that enables people with different perspectives and worldviews to work together to achieve certain objectives in life such as dispelling mistrust and creating a climate of good faith, break through negative stereotypes, shift the focus in all human endeavours from transactions to relationships and creating community, making participants in
dialogue more sympathetic to one another even when there are disagreements, preparing the ground for negotiation or decision making on emotion-laden issues in the society, and expanding the number of people committed to constructive decisions on challenging issues.
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Strengthening Performance of Civil Society Through Dialogue and Critical Thinking in Nigeria: Its Ethical Implications