Socratic Dialogue: Voicing Values

In: Giving Voice to Values Series

Abstract

Intro -- Endorsements -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- The origins of this book -- A reflective practice -- Sharing our experience -- This book -- Notes -- Work cited -- 1. The need for dialogue -- A monological culture -- What dialogue is all about -- Dialogue in business organizations -- The importance of education -- Note -- Work cited -- 2. Back to the origins: Socrates and the examined life -- Socratic Dialogue: An introduction to its principles -- Socratic Dialogue: A reinterpretation -- The benefits of Socratic Dialogue -- Benefits of Socratic Dialogue -- Notes -- Work cited -- 3. Socratic Dialogue for the 21st century -- Moral learning: Saving ourselves from relativism -- The enlarged mentality -- Swimming upstream -- A proposal for the 21st century: A lot of work to be done -- In summary ... -- Notes -- Work cited -- 4. The pedagogy of dialogue in the classroom -- Space -- Chairs and tables -- Screens -- Name tags -- Silence -- The rules of Socratic Dialogue -- Respect -- Confidentiality -- Listening -- Freedom -- Reciprocity -- The facilitator's role -- Preparing the session -- Objectives of the dialogue -- Time -- Participation -- Passionate detachment -- Dialogue, not psychotherapy -- Epoché or suspension of judgment -- The constructive elenchus -- Your ideas do not define you: Dare to let them go -- Moving all in the same direction -- Silence -- Moments of vulnerability -- Concluding the dialogue -- The ten commandments for dialogue -- When you ask... -- Do not be afraid of silence -- Suspend judgment -- Be maieutic -- Play as a team -- Listen -- Connect with your desire to know (curiosity) -- Connect with your desire to help (benevolence) -- Practice constructive elenchus -- Be patient -- Do not be arrogant -- When you answer ... -- Trust.