It is more than that. There needn't even be a contradiction, many of the most contentious issues of the day have different base axioms supporting their argument

It is more than that. There needn't even be a contradiction, many of the most contentious issues of the day have different base axioms supporting their arguments and different levels of credibility assigned to empirical evidence. Further part of the objective is developing empathy for those holding alternate positions. Resolving conflict often requires taking into considering irrational or wrong beliefs (from one's own perspective) but is nevertheless still necessary. In fact, a big part of the current disagreements is holding oneself oblivious to the different paradigms held by those with opposing views. If you presume they are working from the same assumptions, then of course the only motivation for their views must be malice or some other vice. But that is rarely the case.