Task: Text Simplification
Input (English): the socratic method -lrb- or method of elenchus or socratic debate -rrb- , named after the classical greek philosopher socrates , is a form of inquiry and debate between individuals with opposing viewpoints based on asking and answering questions to stimulate rational thinking and to illuminate ideas.
Output (English): the socratic method -lrb- or method of elenchus or socratic debate -rrb- , named for the classical greek philosopher socrates , is a kind of asking and arguing between people with opposite opinions based on asking and answering questions in order to spark logical thinking and to shed light on ideas.