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READING Background This reading is about debating ideas.

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The Socratic

Method

It’s good that we can all choose what

kinds of mass media to use. We can enjoy

news programs, movies, songs, and other

media that we like. But what if someone

wants to change something you like?

What if they want to ban it? What if you

disagree with things other people like? How

would you debate these issues?

In ancient Greece, there was an intelligent philosopher

named Socrates. He thought about the best ways to debate

ideas. He created a system of discussion called the Socratic

Socrates lived in Greece from approximately
470 to 399 BCE. People think he is one of
the most important thinkers and founders
of Western philosophy. He and other
philosophers debated ideas in places like the
Acropolis.

12 Reading Format: A traditional passage that gives facts and information about a topic or idea is called an expository passage.
A traditional passage that tries to make the reader agree or disagree with an opinion is called a persuasive passage.