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From Wikipedia: "The Socratic method [...] or Socratic debate, is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answerin
by xchip 9y ago
From Wikipedia: "The Socratic method [...] or Socratic debate, is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out ideas and underlying presumptions"
It seems that it is a method for discussing ideas.
- pgeorgi 9y ago> A method for discussing ideas. ... when done on a level playing field. That's not what usually happens when people want to deal with "an opinionated colleague, manager or even a relative" (as the OP suggests).
- xchip 9y agoI do use Socratic questions when discussing with colleagues, family and friends. It minimizes conflict and it helps reach agreement faster than any other method