Ethics and Socratic dialogue in civil society

How can we build unity in an increasingly divided world? Could new forms of dialogue be used as a tool to foster understanding in today's fragmented societies? This volume represents a concerted attempt to think through the difficult and urgent issues facing civil society today. It considers the potential role of dialogue, especially modern Socratic Dialogue, to help answer some of the ethical questions and issues that face us all. Itself a result of international dialogue and collaboration, this book will be of interest to anyone concerned about the role of civil society in today's world.