Abstract
Socrates practiced philosophy through dialogue and discussion. His method of questioning, called the elenchus, takes the form of reductio ad absurdum. Due to its logical structure, debate has persisted over whether it is an appropriate method for pursuing truth. This paper examines Davidson's treatment of the elenchus and considers the significance of dialogue from another perspective. According to Davidson, it is precisely because dialogue is the primary arena where concepts are formed that there is significance in conducting philosophy through dialogue. The purpose of this paper is to further advance his examination, centered on the idea of “conceptual clarification” (or “conceptual transformation”).
https://ror.org/01n09qc98 
