The article is dedicated to the Soctatic dialogue as a genre of Ancient philosophical literature, represented by the so-called Socratics. The masterpieces of this type of composition are the dialogues of Plato. A special feature of the following research is that the Socratic dialogue is being treated in the light of one of the most intricate concepts of Ancient Philosophy – kairos. Its meaning is especially obscure since being present in various contexts such as poetry and prose compositions it has no special definition. In the article the concept of  kairos is being reconsidered. This new interpretation is based on the original affinity of the kairos with the art of weaving, which, in its turn, is considered as paradigm of the art of interweaving of logoi and dramatic composition.

The current research is fulfilled within the framework of the project: Russian Foundation of Fundamental Research № 17 – 03 – 00616a: Socratic Schools as Phenomenon of Ancient Philosophy and Culture. 2017 - 2019.