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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley