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round-table-analysis

Structure decision-making analysis across four philosopher perspectives.

1|Updated Nov 21, 2025
Search Tags:#framework#analyze#decision-making#critical-thinking#structured-analysis#philosophers
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npx skills add https://github.com/bamecho/my-claude-skills --skill round-table-analysis-bamecho
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: round-table-analysis
Source: https://github.com/bamecho/my-claude-skills/tree/main/round-table-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bamecho/my-claude-skills --skill round-table-analysis-bamecho

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Deep pre-execution analysis framework using four philosophers (Socrates, Aristotle, Feynman, Drucker) for structured critical thinking before implementing plans. Use when users need to thoroughly understand a topic, question assumptions, clarify objectives, or explore multiple perspectives before taking action. Triggered by phrases like "help me think through," "analyze this topic," "before we start," "I want to understand," or when complex decisions require deeper exploration.

Core Features & Use Cases

The four thinkers provide a dialectical reasoning scaffold, guiding users through staged analysis to surface biases, map concepts, simplify complexity, and align on actionable outcomes.

  • Socratic questioning to reveal hidden assumptions
  • Aristotelian definition, causal mapping, and logical structure
  • Feynman-style simplification to plain language
  • Drucker-focused emphasis on objectives and actionable results
  • Five-stage process (Stage 0 to Stage 4) with brief reflections between stages Typical use cases include: pre-execution planning, risk assessment, decision framing, and exploring multiple perspectives before committing to action.

Quick Start

Begin Stage 0 Cognitive Self-Reflection by asking the user 2–3 sharp questions to surface their own assumptions before proceeding.

Frequently Asked Questions about round-table-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure critical thinking for complex decision-making?▼

Critical thinking for complex decision-making is structured through a five-stage workflow using Socratic, Aristotelian, Feynman, and Drucker frameworks to surface biases, map concepts, simplify complexity, and align on actionable outcomes.

What is multi-perspective analysis and when do I need it for pre-execution planning?▼

Multi-perspective analysis applies dialectical reasoning to evaluate ambiguous topics before implementation. You need it for pre-execution planning when complex decisions require bias detection, assumption questioning, and perspective balancing.

Can I use this framework to analyze assumptions before starting a project?▼

Yes, you can use this framework to analyze assumptions before starting a project. Stage 0 initiates cognitive self-reflection by asking sharp questions to surface hidden assumptions and biases before proceeding to deeper logical mapping.

What is the best way to simplify complex topics for actionable outcomes?▼

The best way to simplify complex topics is applying a Feynman-style simplification stage to translate concepts into plain language, followed by a Drucker-focused emphasis to align simplified findings with measurable objectives and actionable results.

How do I map causal relationships and define logical structure during topic exploration?▼

To map causal relationships and define logical structure, apply the Aristotelian analysis stage which focuses on definition mapping, causal relationships, and logical structure extraction to clarify ambiguous topics during the five-stage workflow.

Are there limitations to using structured analysis frameworks for risk assessment?▼

Limitations of structured analysis frameworks include potential over-analysis before execution. When risk assessment demands immediate action rather than thorough cognitive examination, this multi-stage dialectical reasoning scaffold may delay urgent decisions.

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