Reading Time: 6 minutesSocratic dialogue Definition & Meaning Socratic dialogue (aka the Socratic Method) is a cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and draw out ideas and underlying presuppositions. It is named after the classical Greek philosopher Socrates and further developed by Plato, who used this method to participate… Continue reading What is Socratic Dialogue? And How to Use it in Your Screenplay.