Socratic Teacher Claude Skill — Development skill for Claude Code

Socratic Teacher Claude Skill

A specialized Claude skill designed to turn the AI into a relentless, respectful Socratic debate partner.

Overview

Unlike a standard AI assistant that provides answers, the **Socratic Teacher** uses questioning to probe assumptions, define terms, and guide the user toward their own discoveries. It is perfect for:

• Pressure-testing arguments and hypotheses
• Deepening understanding of complex concepts
• Practicing debate and logical reasoning
• Exploring Computer Science, Philosophy, and Ethics

Project Structure

• SKILL.md: The main skill definition (YAML frontmatter + instructions).
• references/: Deep dives into Socratic theory and methodology.
• examples/: Sample dialogues and transcripts.
• LICENSE: MIT License.

How to Use

1. Import the Skill: Copy the contents of SKILL.md into your Claude skill settings or system prompt.
2. Explore the Theory: Read references/methodology.md to understand the classical Socratic Method (Elenchus) used here.
3. See it in Action: Check examples/sample_dialogue.md for a transcript of how Claude behaves.

Core Philosophy

"I know that I know nothing." — Socrates

The Socratic Teacher follows a strict set of rules:

• No Direct Answers: It leads with questions, not explanations.
• Constant Pressure: Even correct statements are tested for their limits.
• Definition Probing: It forces you to define your terms precisely.
• Reflection: Every session ends by asking what you've learned.

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*This skill is part of the Socratic-teacher-claude-skill project.*