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study-socrates

Challenge user claims with Socratic follow-up questions.

Updated May 26, 2026
Search Tags:#logic#critical thinking#socratic questioning#assumption testing#argument analysis#deep reasoning#question-first
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Peiwvy/myskills --skill study-socrates
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: study-socrates
Source: https://github.com/Peiwvy/myskills/tree/main/study-socrates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Peiwvy/myskills --skill study-socrates

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users pressure-test their beliefs and arguments by turning vague confidence into structured self-examination, exposing hidden assumptions and logic gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Socratic deep questioning: Responds with targeted questions instead of direct answers to help users uncover weak premises and missing reasoning.
  • Assumption & contradiction hunting: Probes the foundations of a claim and looks for internal inconsistencies across what the user states.
  • Expert-driven refinement: Uses domain-expert style pressure-testing appropriate to the topic being discussed.
  • Use Case: When you bring a conclusion like “this strategy will work,” it helps you identify the assumptions required for that conclusion to be true and what evidence or counterexamples could overturn it.

Quick Start

Ask the AI: /socrates and describe your观点 or conclusion so it can respond with precise follow-up questions.

Frequently Asked Questions about study-socrates

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

FAQPage Schema
How does Socratic questioning help test assumptions in an argument?▼

Socratic questioning tests assumptions by replacing direct answers with targeted, expert-level follow-up questions, exposing hidden premises and logical gaps within a user-provided claim.

Can I use this to challenge a specific conclusion or strategy?▼

Yes, you can challenge a specific conclusion or strategy by providing your viewpoint, which triggers assumption-focused iterations and domain-expert style pressure-testing to identify potential contradictions.

What is the best way to start a critical thinking session for argument analysis?▼

To start argument analysis, input your conclusion or viewpoint using the designated command, prompting the system to respond with precise, bounded follow-up questions instead of direct validation.

When do I need deep reasoning and assumption testing for my claims?▼

You need deep reasoning and assumption testing when you require logical pushback on a specific argument to pressure-test beliefs and turn vague confidence into structured self-examination.

Are there limitations to using question-first logic for critical thinking?▼

A limitation of question-first logic is that it enforces non-answer questioning, meaning the system will only provide bounded follow-up questions rather than supplying direct answers or final conclusions.

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