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Socratic
[ suh-krat-ik, soh- ]
Socratic
/ sɒˈkrætɪk; ˈsɒkrətɪst /
adjective
- of or relating to Socrates, his methods, etc
noun
- a person who follows the teachings of Socrates
Derived Forms
- Soˈcratically, adverb
- Socratist, noun
- Soˈcratiˌcism, noun
Other Words From
- So·crat·i·cal·ly adverb
- an·ti-So·crat·ic adjective
- post-So·crat·ic adjective
- pro-So·crat·ic adjective
- pseu·do-So·crat·ic adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Many teachers now think of the Socratic method as the technique of encouraging students to say whatever they know about a topic.
Often Socratic conversation induces utter confusion—the ancient Greek word is aporia—and ends with no clear solution to a problem.
You need philosophy, not the modern bull session kind but the Socratic method of “What the hell am I thinking?”
Socratic dialogue during strenuous exercise: take that, effete philosophers!
Solomon recounts a recurring Socratic dialogue between Robbins and Stein, Bock, and Harnick.
The Socratic philosophy, as expounded by Plato, survived the wrecks of material greatness.
I did not like the Socratic method he had adopted in this conversation, and I turned the tables on him.
To gain time for thought he fell back upon the Socratic method, and began asking questions.
I cannot have a doubt that it was strength of tradition that imputed such a use of the Socratic name and character to Plato.
Haeckel's system is mainly poetico-mythical, chiefly on the lines of some of the pre-Socratic philosophers.
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