A NEED FOR DIALOGUE TO DEVELOP TOLERANCE
Journal Title: Studia Gilsoniana - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
The authoress claims that civic education must be grounded in a deep sense of belong-ing, which, in turn, involves values such as freedom, equality, civility, justice, pluralism and, above all, ensures the development of dialogue and tolerance in the individual, dialogue and tolerance which are essential attributes of a democratic attitude. Tolerance and dialogue are the pivots of citizenship in a society which is to function peacefully. She concludes that by developing these values individuals can better participate in the pursuit of social ideals.
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Corina Yoris-Villasana
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