The Socratic Method, named after the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, offers a transformative approach to conversation and ...

Only by admitting ignorance, or being willing to, can we expect to grow less ignorant: Socrates claimed that our inability to “lead lives based on knowledge … because we lack it” isn’t a reason to ...

The confrontational conversational style of Socrates can put people on the defensive and leave them feeling resentful. Motivational interviewing is a welcome alternative.

The Socratic method remains popular in education and has also been adapted for psychotherapy. But what are its pitfalls and how can they be mitigated?