How is the Socratic method structured?
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Someone starts by saying something they believe to be a true statement. Another person then asks a question to try and examine the logical underpinnings of the statement.
For instance:
A: Driving a car is the best way for me to get to work every day.
B: Are there other ways to get to work?
A: I could take the bus, but that would be inferior to driving my car.
B: have you tried taking the bus to work?
A: I have not, but I have looked at the bus schedules and posted fares; it would take a long time and cost money, which makes it not the best option.
B: How do you measure ‘best’?
Etc.
Essentially, the second person should always keep asking question and pushing the first person to provide a logical argument to support their initial statement. If they can’t provide solid reasoning to support their stated belief, they should discard that belief.
How do you believe the Socratic method is structured?
*(You change teaching from a lecture to a question-based back-and-forth so that the student must think their way through the topic)*
The Socratic Method is often used by professors in law school to instill a sense of rational thought when discussing a case. Best professor I ever had said he believed the Socratic Method was only effective when the professor is Socrates
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