Dialectic is a method of conversation and reasoning that seeks to explore and resolve contradictions in ideas. It often involves two or more people discussing opposing viewpoints, aiming to reach a deeper understanding or a new perspective. This process can help clarify thoughts and reveal underlying truths, making it a valuable tool in philosophy and debate. The term is closely associated with the philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, who used dialectic to describe the development of ideas through a three-step process: thesis, antithesis, and synthesis. In this framework, an initial idea (thesis) encounters its opposite (antithesis), leading to a resolution that combines elements of both (synthesis).