The MISC@1 -LRB- or Method of Elenchus or MISC@2 -RRB- , named after the MISC@3 philosopher PERSON@1 , 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 .

The MISC@1 -LRB- or Method of Elenchus or MISC@2 -RRB- , named after the MISC@4 philosopher PERSON@1 , is a form of philosophical questioning in which the questioner explores the ideas of others ' positions , to stimulate rational thinking and illuminate ideas .
