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For over two thousand years, Socratic dialogues have had a deep effect on the progression of society. A key example of an effective Socratic dialogue is that of Plato’s Euthyphro. Socrates demonstrates, among other things, the extent to ....

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... as an example, Socrates first gets Euthyphro to engage in a dialogue on a subject that Euthyphro believes himself to be knowledgeable. He accomplishes this through a combination of flattery and sarcasm numerous times during the dialogue. At one point he goes so far as to say, “Rare, friend! I think that I cannot do better than be your disciple.” (p. 12) In doing this, Socrates builds up Euthyphro’s confidence, giving him the assuredness to match wits with Socrates. Socrates’ next step is to discredit anything Euthyphro says. Socrates does this by challenging Euthyphro’s beliefs and opinions, thereby chal ...