Associations to the word «Socratic»

Wiktionary

SOCRATIC, adjective. Of or characteristic of the philosopher Socrates or his philosophical methods and/or views.
SOCRATIC, noun. A follower of Socrates.
SOCRATIC IRONY, noun. The practice or act of asking someone a question in order to demonstrate his or her ignorance.
SOCRATIC METHOD, noun. A form of inquiry and discussion between individuals based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas.

Dictionary definition

SOCRATIC, adjective. Of or relating to Socrates or to his method of teaching; "Socratic teaching".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke