The document discusses Socratic seminars, which are structured discussions based on Socrates' method of questioning beliefs and pursuing truth. It describes how Socrates used dialectic to draw out knowledge from others through respectful questioning. A Socratic seminar involves a text, open-ended questions about the text, a leader to guide discussion, and participants who contribute their perspectives. The document outlines benefits like in-depth analysis and building collaboration skills, and reflects on students' experiences with their first Socratic seminar discussion.