XII—Socrates and Dialogue as the Greatest Good

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Socratic dialogue is inherently value-laden, incorporating ethical values within its customary practices.
Adhering to dialogue norms can develop virtuous behaviors through consistent participation in the dialogue process.
In Socratic thought, the activity of dialogue itself possesses significant intrinsic value beyond achieving definitions or outcomes.
The practice of dialogue is central to human flourishing, as posited by Socrates in his assertion of its greatest good.

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This analysis reveals Socratic dialogue embodies ethical values in its norms, suggesting its intrinsic worth in fostering virtues.

Frisbee C. C. Sheffield (2025) studied this question.

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