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The Habit of Thought
From Socratic Seminars to Socratic Practice
Book • 1997
The Habit of Thought describes the theory, practice, and vision of Socratic Practice, an approach to classroom instruction aimed at helping students think for themselves.
The book emphasizes the importance of questioning one's own assumptions, developing judgment, and cultivating intellectual integrity through Socratic seminars and discussions.
It goes beyond mere cognitive skills, incorporating social and personal skills essential for genuine intellectual development.
Strong argues that Socratic Practice fosters a culture of learning, preparing young people to become mature, independent thinkers.
The book emphasizes the importance of questioning one's own assumptions, developing judgment, and cultivating intellectual integrity through Socratic seminars and discussions.
It goes beyond mere cognitive skills, incorporating social and personal skills essential for genuine intellectual development.
Strong argues that Socratic Practice fosters a culture of learning, preparing young people to become mature, independent thinkers.
