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

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King