How is the Socratic method structured?
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Someone starts by saying something they believe to be a true statement. Another person then asks a question to try and examine the logical underpinnings of the statement.
For instance:
A: Driving a car is the best way for me to get to work every day.
B: Are there other ways to get to work?
A: I could take the bus, but that would be inferior to driving my car.
B: have you tried taking the bus to work?
A: I have not, but I have looked at the bus schedules and posted fares; it would take a long time and cost money, which makes it not the best option.
B: How do you measure ‘best’?
Etc.
Essentially, the second person should always keep asking question and pushing the first person to provide a logical argument to support their initial statement. If they can’t provide solid reasoning to support their stated belief, they should discard that belief.
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