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Socratic method · IN SHORT

Examine your thinking.One question at a time.

Bring an opinion, a plan or an unresolved doubt. This skill uses focused questions instead of ready-made advice to examine your definitions, assumptions, evidence and the implications of what you believe.

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Socratic methodSKILL

Your brief

I think a good business owner should always be available. Help me examine that belief.

Possible draft

Fictional example: being constantly available

You connect running a business well with constant availability. What does available mean to you in a specific working situation? The skill waits for your response before asking a follow-up; it does not supply your conclusion.

Illustrative example
Illustrative example

01 / THE FOUNDATION

You bring the context.The skill adds structure.

What you provide

  • The statement, doubt or decision you want to examine.
  • What you mean by the important terms.
  • Your answers to follow-up questions and any remaining uncertainty.

What you get back

A conversation with short summaries and focused follow-up questions that help you articulate your own view.

02 / SEE HOW IT WORKS

From an idea to a draft.

Illustrative exampleFictional example: being constantly availableRead the example

Your brief

I think a good business owner should always be available. Help me examine that belief.

Possible draft

You connect running a business well with constant availability. What does available mean to you in a specific working situation? The skill waits for your response before asking a follow-up; it does not supply your conclusion.

This example shows the approach. It is not a client result or a guarantee of a particular outcome.

03 / GET STARTED

A repeatable approach.Your own context.

  1. Clarify the thought

    Start with a brief summary and an open question about what you mean.

  2. Test the reasoning

    Follow your answer into assumptions, evidence, alternative perspectives or consequences.

  3. Reflect in your own words

    Identify what changed in your thinking and which question is still open.

04 / MAKE IT YOURS

Ready foryour work.

Take the instructions, add your own context and review the draft. You stay in control.

Full information

Socratic method

Download. Apply. Refine.

Download the skill (English)

File language: English

From download to use

  1. Save the ZIP file: ai-socratic-method-coach-skill-for-claude.zip.
  2. Using Claude? Follow the installation guide for your environment. Downloading alone does not activate the skill.
  3. Then provide your own brief and the context listed above. Review the output before using it.
Installation guide (Dutch)
Keep in mind
  • This is a reflective conversation, not therapy or professional decision advice.
  • Examining reasoning does not establish that a personal belief is factually correct.