This scholarly work offers a profound analysis of philosophical discourse as exemplified by two giants of Western thought: Socrates and Aristotle. The book meticulously examines their rhetorical and dialectical methods, using the ethical question as a central case study. It delves into how their differing approaches to dialogue and argumentation shaped their ethical frameworks, providing readers with a comparative perspective on their contributions to moral philosophy. This study is essential for students and researchers in philosophy, ethics, and classical studies, exploring the foundational principles of Western ethical inquiry through the words of its most influential progenitors.