Function of the socratic method

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Describe the nature and function of the Socratic Method (i.e. dialectic) and how it is helpful in advancing our understanding of things. To Socrates, what characterizes a wrong (i.e. incorrect) notion or definition? What characterizes a right (i.e. correct) notion or definition? Provide an example of Socrates showing a proposed notion/definition to be wrong.

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