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Agnes Callard on Socrates and Wisdom

The Daily Stoic

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The Power of the Socratic Method

  • The Socratic method, focused on questioning rather than stating, puts the questioner in a more powerful position.
  • By consistently challenging others' beliefs, the questioner guides the conversation and exposes potential flaws in the other person's thinking.
  • This approach can be contagious, and those who master it might find it easier than expressing their own views.
  • Trying to embody both roles simultaneously, however, can lead to skepticism as the questioning side tends to dominate.
  • While intellectually stimulating, the constant questioning can be perceived as dangerous, as it challenges established beliefs and can lead to social friction.
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