Dialogues
Plato's written discussions
Dialogues is the plural of dialogue—conversations between two or more people, or written works consisting of such exchanges.
Philosophical dialogues present ideas through conversation: Plato's Dialogues, the Dialogues of Confucius.
The capitalized form typically refers to specific literary or philosophical works rather than ordinary conversations.
Reciprocal transfers between parties
- discussionsConversations examining a topic
- talksSpeaks with others
- conversationsSpoken exchanges between people
- chatsInformal conversations
discourse · interchange · communication · back-and-forth · colloquy · parley · confabulation · interlocution
Written words for performance
- linesStrokes connecting two points
- speechesFormal spoken presentations
- screenplayFilm's written blueprint
- soliloquyDramatic speech to oneself
scene · act · playwright · rehearsal · blocking · cue · stage direction · dramaturgy
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- peace talksFormal conflict-resolution discussions
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- treatyBinding pact between nations
accord · détente · rapprochement · reconciliation · ceasefire · bilateral · multilateral · shuttle diplomacy
Of the Forms philosopher
- SocraticRelating to elenctic inquiry
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
- narrative deviceStorytelling method or tool
- dialecticLogical argument through opposition
catechism · colloquium · symposium · epistolary · frame story · Galileo · Hume · Berkeley
Promoting religious unity
- interreligiousAcross different faiths
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- bridge-buildingEstablishing connections between estranged parties
cooperation · harmony · pluralism · coexistence · outreach · symposium · council · exchange
Interface for text conversations
- promptIncite to action
- responseAnswer to stimulus
- chatbotConversational AI program
- interfaceShared connection point
notification · typing indicator · read receipt · emoji · input · output
exchanges
Reciprocal transfers between parties
- discussionsConversations examining a topic
- talksSpeaks with others
- conversationsSpoken exchanges between people
chats · discourse · interchange · communication · back-and-forth · colloquy · parley · confabulation · interlocution · rap session
script
Written words for performance
- linesStrokes connecting two points
- speechesFormal spoken presentations
- screenplayFilm's written blueprint
soliloquy · scene · act · playwright · rehearsal · blocking · cue · stage direction · dramaturgy · Socratic
negotiation
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- peace talksFormal conflict-resolution discussions
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
treaty · accord · détente · rapprochement · reconciliation · ceasefire · bilateral · multilateral · shuttle diplomacy · envoy
Platonic
Of the Forms philosopher
- SocraticRelating to elenctic inquiry
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
- narrative deviceStorytelling method or tool
dialectic · catechism · colloquium · symposium · epistolary · frame story · Galileo · Hume · Berkeley · didactic
ecumenical
Promoting religious unity
- interreligiousAcross different faiths
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
bridge-building · cooperation · harmony · pluralism · coexistence · outreach · symposium · council · exchange · fellowship
chat window
Interface for text conversations
interface · notification · typing indicator · read receipt · emoji · input · output
- LucianTimon, Charon, The Runaways, The Dream, Symposium
- ancient philosophyPlato, Aristotle, Socrates, Platonism, Epicureanism
- ancient textsscrolls, scroll, Euclid's Elements, Epic of Gilgamesh, codex
- Philosophy ClassicsRepublic, Meditations, Nicomachean Ethics, Metaphysics, Symposium
- Hume Works
- Rousseau worksThe Social Contract, Confessions, Emile, Julie, Pygmalion
Dialoguesmonologues
Uninterrupted speeches by one
soliloquies · monologue · soliloquy · lectures · sermons
Dialoguesbroadcasts
Transmissions for public reception
proclamations · edicts · commands · mandates · ultimatums
Dialoguessilence
Total lack of sound
wordlessness · taciturnity · reticence · muteness · non-verbal communication
- snappy dialogue
- character dialogueScripted speech between personas
- internal dialoguePrivate mental speech
- inner dialogueSilent conversation with oneself
- dialogue boxInterface element requesting input
- dialogue boxesInteractive software message windows