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"The Socratic method is one of the timeless inventions of the ancient world. It is a path to wisdom and a way to think more intelligently about questions large or small. It is a technique for teaching others and for talking to yourself. It is an antidote to stupidity, to irrationality, and to social media. It is easy to understand but challenging to master. It is useful for everyone. This book explains the Socratic method in detail: what it is, where it came from, and how to carry it out. The chapters teach the elements of the method step by step with examples from Plato's dialogues. They…
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2 editions · 2 languages- Other · English · 2021Godine Publisher, David R. · 264 pages · 9781567926859
- Hardcover · German · 2023Die Sokratische MethodeFinanzbuch Verlag · 9783986090913
PhilosophyQuestioningMethodologyThought and thinkingDialogues (Plato)