A Discussion Is Often Resolved by Logic or "Beating Down

question 50

True/False

A discussion is often resolved by logic or "beating down" opponents, whereas, dialogue asks that participants suspend their attachments to a particular viewpoint so that a deeper level of listening, synthesis, and meaning can evolve from the group.

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Definitions:

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