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Socratic method

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A quick definition of Socratic method:

The Socratic method is a way of teaching and learning that involves asking questions and building on the answers. It is named after a Greek philosopher named Socrates who lived a long time ago. In law schools, teachers use this method to help students think through problems and come up with logical solutions. The teacher asks questions and the students answer, and then the teacher asks more questions based on the answers. This helps students learn how to think quickly and logically, which is important for being a good lawyer.

A more thorough explanation:

The Socratic method is a technique used in philosophical discussions and law school instruction. It involves a questioner, usually a law professor, asking questions to one or more followers, typically law students. The questioner builds on each answer with another question, often using analogies to incorporate the answer.

The method is named after the Greek philosopher Socrates, who lived in Athens from 469-399 B.C. It is commonly used in law schools because it teaches students to think through issues rationally and deductively, which is a crucial skill in the practice of law. Law professors who use this method often call on students randomly to teach them to think quickly and without stage fright.

For example, a law professor might ask a student to define the legal concept of "reasonable doubt." The student might respond with a definition, and the professor might then ask a follow-up question, such as "How does this definition apply to the current case we are studying?" The professor might then use an analogy to further illustrate the concept.

The Socratic method is often compared to obstetrics because it is an art of inducing interlocutors to develop their own ideas under a catechetical system. Socrates himself did not claim to be capable of teaching anything except consciousness of ignorance.

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