Neosocratic Dialogue
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Neosocratic Dialogue
Introduction
The Neosocratic dialogue[1] is one amongst other methods to determine ethics aspects in planning of public spaces. It is an instrument for involving ordinary citizens in discussions on ethical-philosophical questions on a very general and basic level. Assumptions, reasons and points of view are “held up to the light”, and the course the discussion takes is documented. Neo-socratic methods are recommended for the clarification of controversial questions; for developing a common understanding of basic terms and approaches, for discussing basic topics such as principles, values and attitudes.[2]
Process
A question central to the topic to be dealt with is put as clearly and simply as possible. Next, instances of the participants’ actual experience are gathered. An example is selected as the starting-point for further analysis and argument.
The topic is put as a central question in a clear and simple manner. The participants’ share their experiences; and an example is selected for further analysis and argumentation. Assumptions, arguments and perspectives are highlighted. Simultaneously the discussion minutes are taken.
Help in technology and design assessment addressing cultural/ethics aspects
The Neosocratic Dialogue is not suitable for concrete planning assignments. However, the method is useful in assessing the impact of new (security) technologies and public space designs.
Footnotes and references
- ↑ Participation & sustainable development in Europe: http://www.partizipation.at/neosocr-dialogue.html [last access: 2012-08-16]
- ↑ Gronke Horst (2002): Increasing Public Involvement in Debates on Ethical Questions of Xenotransplantation. Guidebook: Neo Socratic Dialogue. Projektbericht/Research Report. Studie im Auftrag der Europäischen Kommission (Research Directorate-General). Institute of Advanced Studies (IHS) Freie Universität Berlin. Retrieved from http://www.ihs.ac.at/departments/soc/xeno-pta/xeno_gronke.pdf [2012-04-12].
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