Socratic Method

This book develops a new account of Socratic method, based on a psychological model of Plato''s dramatic depiction of Socrates'' character and conduct. Socratic method is seen as a blend of three types of philosophical discourse: refutation, truth-seeking, and persuasion. Cain focuses on the persuasive features of the method since, in her view, it is this aspect of Socrates'' method that best expl...