Socratic Method
The Socratic Method is a form of cooperative dialogue in which a questioner leads an interlocutor through a series of probing questions to expose inconsistencies, clarify assumptions, and reach more precise understanding. Developed by the Athenian philosopher Socrates (469–399 BC) and documented by Plato, it is the foundation of Western intellectual inquiry, legal cross-examination, scientific peer review, and Socratic teaching in law and business schools.