The Socratic Method

Presenting a definition and then providing a counter-example to challenge it

Rebutting a definition without providing any counter-examples

Asking a series of questions to arrive at a conclusion

Proposing a definition and then modifying it based on counter-arguments (correct)

To encourage critical thinking and self-examination (correct)

To avoid making a clear point

To confuse and frustrate the participants

To establish authority and dominance

The original proposition is modified in light of the counter-example (correct)

The counter-example is dismissed as irrelevant

The counter-example is accepted without question

The original proposition is completely rejected