वादविवाद-Does debates make us human?

Debates form an integral part of human evolution.If one looks at the oldest civilizations like Greek and Indian civilizations  a lot of emphasis was given to debates.The classic debates in the form of questions and looking for answers by Socrates and his disciples is well known.Similarly  almost all Indian scriptures contain debates.One classic case is related to temporary defeat of Adi Shankara in the hands of the wife of Mandana Misra ( Ubhaya Bharati).Debates form an integral part of modern human civil society and unquestionably it is one of the unique things which makes us human.We will be posting a series of internationally acclaimed  debates in coming weeks.Members can look forward to stimulating and thought provoking debates.So log on to the site and enjoy.Let us start with a rhapsody on debates.Talk it out