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Etymology
Origin of Socratic
1630–40; < Latin Sōcraticus < Greek Sōkratikós of, pertaining to Socrates; see -ic
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One major goal of the Estonian program, both in lessons and through the Socratic chatbot, is to help students understand what they know and what they don’t—distinctions that research shows AI can blur.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
It was there he learned the Socratic method of inquiry by oral combat that would underlie both his remarkable achievements and the harsh judgments that would precipitate his fall from grace.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
I was scared about whether, even with my hearing aids, I would be able to keep up with the quick-fire exchanges that fill my classroom as I engage law students in the Socratic method.
From Slate • Oct. 20, 2024
And they asked it to write a Socratic dialogue that explored the misuses and dangers of L.L.M.s.
From New York Times • May 16, 2023
On Tuesday in humanities we learn about Socratic paradoxes.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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