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1 Title W1_Project_PHI2301_ Rodriguez_L .doc PHI2301 Week 1 Project Student Name Liliadne Rodriguez South University December, 3, 2023 1 A dialectic is a method of thinking that investigates conflicting viewpoints and draws a conclusion using the Socratic discourse. To reach a conclusion, two or more parties present and assess reasons and counterarguments through questioning and discussion. The
foundation of debate is the idea that truth can be found by evaluating several points of view and verifying the integrity of particular assertions. It is frequently employed in philosophical debates to examine and assess complex concepts methodically. Socratic dialogue is a type of debate in which questions challenge an individual's beliefs and assumptions. The Greek philosopher Socrates created this inquiry style because he thought acquiring knowledge was the most significant goal in life. He sought to understand the truth by engaging in dialogue with others and questioning their beliefs and opinions. Socrates believed the best way to arrive at the truth was to ask questions and thoughtfully consider the answers. He believed that through this method of inquiry, one could uncover previously unknown knowledge. The idea of whether or not there is absolute truth is one notion that may be investigated using the Socratic Method. Since no one response can be "true," this is a complicated and frequently contested problem. The Socratic approach could be used to examine the different viewpoints on this issue and assess the merits of each claim. Examining the arguments for and against the presence of ultimate truth, the consequences of different solutions, and the moral ramifications of each solution could all be part of this. 2 Socrates thought that knowledge could be acquired and that opinions were not absolute because they were founded on personal beliefs. Socrates believed knowledge was an unchanging reality that could only be discovered through intense research and analysis. Furthermore, he believed that pursuing knowledge was the ultimate goal of life and that this was
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