Socratic
of or relating to Socrates or his philosophy, followers, etc., or to the Socratic method.
Origin of Socratic
1Other words from Socratic
- 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
Words Nearby Socratic
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How to use Socratic in a sentence
Many teachers now think of the Socratic method as the technique of encouraging students to say whatever they know about a topic.
The Ivy League Provides the Best Trade Schools Around | Nick Romeo | August 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOften Socratic conversation induces utter confusion—the ancient Greek word is aporia—and ends with no clear solution to a problem.
The Ivy League Provides the Best Trade Schools Around | Nick Romeo | August 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYou need philosophy, not the modern bull session kind but the Socratic method of “What the hell am I thinking?”
My Commencement Speech to Rutgers’ Geniuses: Go Forth and Fail | P. J. O’Rourke | May 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSocratic dialogue during strenuous exercise: take that, effete philosophers!
Atheist Philosopher Peter Boghossian’s Guide to Converting Believers | Michael Schulson | November 2, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSolomon 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.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordI did not like the Socratic method he had adopted in this conversation, and I turned the tables on him.
Unveiling a Parallel | Alice Ilgenfritz Jones and Ella MarchantTo gain time for thought he fell back upon the Socratic method, and began asking questions.
The Harris-Ingram Experiment | Charles E. BoltonI cannot have a doubt that it was strength of tradition that imputed such a use of the Socratic name and character to Plato.
The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1 (2 vols) | Thomas De QuinceyHaeckel's system is mainly poetico-mythical, chiefly on the lines of some of the pre-Socratic philosophers.
An Interpretation of Rudolf Eucken's Philosophy | W. Tudor Jones
British Dictionary definitions for Socratic
/ (sɒˈkrætɪk) /
of or relating to Socrates, his methods, etc
a person who follows the teachings of Socrates
Derived forms of Socratic
- Socratically, adverb
- Socraticism, noun
- Socratist (ˈsɒkrətɪst), noun
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