Socratic method
Socratic methodThe Socratic method
The Socratic Philosophy is basically a quest for the virtuous life; the main pillar of the Socratic thought is a virtuous life. Although, to his death, he did not offer any definition of a virtuous life--his life itself is the answer.
The Socratic method consists of the question and answer mode of inquiry. It draws from the existence of the person. It does not impose certain assumptions of the interlocutors. It releases the person from his/her own unchecked assumptions. It makes the person question his/her own assumptions. It liberates the self from suppressing and repressing experiences in life.
The challenge here is for the teacher; one must really be a very good teacher. A person that has gone through many experiences in life can only effectively utilize the Socratic method. The challenge for the human resource and reorganization development professionals and learning organization builders is to stop teaching and, like Socrates, they learn; and by learning together, teach others to think for themselves. Then, we would have more listening, thinking, virtuous people around us. Then, this world will be a good and peaceful place to live in.
No one can talk us into these common, primary ideas. No lecture can plant these into our minds. They are already there. The task is to bring them out. Here discussion is vital. Speech...
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