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Socratic

[suh-krat-ik, soh-] / səˈkræt ɪk, soʊ- /


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Millions of parallel Socratic dialogues, each unique, each responsive to individual curiosity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

It was there he learned the Socratic method of inquiry by oral combat that would underlie both his remarkable achievements and the harsh judgments that would precipitate his fall from grace.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

I was scared about whether, even with my hearing aids, I would be able to keep up with the quick-fire exchanges that fill my classroom as I engage law students in the Socratic method.

From Slate • Oct. 20, 2024

For example, GPT-4 can assume a Socratic style of conversation and respond to questions with questions.

From Reuters • Mar. 15, 2023

One of my early Socratic victories came from a question driven by self-interest: “Why do we have to eat eggs for breakfast?”

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama