🔍 Key insights
Elenchus: The Power Of Cross-Examination – Socrates reveals contradictions in our thinking through sharp, probing questions. It’s not about winning — it’s about exposing flawed assumptions.
Dialectic: Building Understanding Together – After breaking things down, Socrates works with others to refine ideas and reach deeper clarity — moving from confusion to insight.
A Timeless Tool For Modern Minds – The Socratic Method teaches us to pause, question, and think critically — a crucial skill in today’s misinformation-filled world.
📚 Go deeper
🎥 Related videos:
📖 Further reading:
Apology by Plato – Socrates’ trial in his own words; a masterclass in calm, critical questioning.
A Rulebook for Arguments by Anthony Weston – A practical and neutral guide to critical thinking and constructing arguments.
🎧 Podcast to listen to:
Philosophize This! – Episode on Socrates – A beginner-friendly dive into who Socrates was and why he still matters.
💡 Think for Yourself
When was the last time you questioned one of your own beliefs — and really tried to prove yourself wrong?
In your daily conversations, do you seek to understand — or just to be right?
Cheers,
Kevin