And this "lively scholarly discourse" didn't just focus on poetry and philosophy.

His formative years, insulated from the kind of lively discourse that prepared men for the anterooms of power, led Smith to distrust words, written or spoken.

There was a lively, open-ended, even-handed discourse between viewer and artist in Johns's earlier efforts.

It is also a lively discourse on Taylor's influence here and abroad.

"I enjoy a lively discourse, and I don't mind folks evaluating what we do," Dr. Reiner said.

FOR Sebastiano and Ron Mineo, "student-centered learning" imparting knowledge through lively interactive discourse - has long been a family legacy and instinctive way of teaching.

Shown are three versions, in red, green and blue, of two people in lively discourse, their features and bodies wittily observed.

It can make for lively discourse.

He carried on a lively discourse with his neighbor across the table, Conaing the Beautiful Chief, about the statesmanship of bygone kings.

It is a piece that could seem entirely cerebral in other hands, but the Met players shaped Mr. Kirchner's lines with such warmth and flexibility as to give the impression of a lively discourse.