This form of inquiry into a subject is based on the Socratic approach, established by Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher who pursued a frank discourse with everyone he met.

• 这种就一个主题进行探讨的方式叫做苏格拉底法,由苏格拉底创立,这位希腊哲学家一直追求与他相遇的每个人进行坦诚的谈话。