Socratic Dialogue: Voicing Values

Giving Voice to Values uses Socratic Dialogue as a complementary set of tools to create spaces of joint reflection and gain clarity about values, leading to effective voicing. It is based on the author's experience teaching Socratic Dialogue to various groups and provides a roadmap for conducting courses and sessions. The book is valuable for professors, educators, consultants, social educators, and practitioners in prisons and rehabilitation units, as well as teachers in primary and secondary education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 26 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Giving Voice to Values is a crucial tool that has greatly aided numerous professionals in aligning their actions with their values and beliefs. This book introduces the methodology of Socratic Dialogue as a complementary set of tools for creating spaces of joint reflection, enabling individuals to gain clarity about their values and develop the confidence to voice them effectively. Socrates, the renowned philosopher, aimed to achieve a harmonious alignment between ideas, words, and actions, striving for a unity between what we think, say, and do. The first step in giving voice to our values involves introspection and engaging in meaningful dialogues with others, which helps us become aware of our true thoughts and values. Socrates reminds us that an examined life is a fulfilling one.

Based on the authors' extensive experience teaching Socratic Dialogue to diverse groups, including business and law students, executives, professionals, faculty, incarcerated individuals, and vulnerable groups, the book offers a comprehensive roadmap for conceiving, designing, and conducting Socratic Dialogue courses and sessions. It provides context for the method and its adaptation to the challenges of the 21st century. The book also provides guidance on structuring a Socratic Dialogue classroom, along with a series of tried-and-true activities and exercises, practical recommendations, and testimonials of the transformative impact that dialogue courses have had on participants.

This book holds immense interest for professors and educators in business ethics, as well as professional consultants working to promote ethical reasoning within organizations. It serves as a valuable resource for social educators and practitioners in prisons and rehabilitation units, contributing to the development of empathy, critical thinking, and personal growth among individuals.

In conclusion, Giving Voice to Values is a transformative tool that empowers professionals to align their actions with their values, fostering a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment. By introducing Socratic Dialogue and providing comprehensive guidance, this book enables individuals to gain clarity, develop confidence, and make ethical decisions that contribute to a more responsible and compassionate society.

Weight: 328g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032407692