Socratic questioning to establish first principles
- Clarifying your thinking and explaining the origins of your ideas (Why do I think this?);
- Challenging assumptions (How do I know this is true?)
- Looking for evidence (How can I back this up? )
- Considering alternative perspectives (What might others think?)
- Examining consequences and implications (What if I am wrong?)
- Questioning the original questions (Why did I think that?)
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