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The Socratic Way of Questioning

How to Use Socrates’ Method to Discover the Truth and Argue Wisely

Michael Britton

Thinknetic, 2021

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The art of Socratic questioning, an ancient method of critical thinking, has renewed relevance in the age of disinformation and fake news. A foundation for scientific methods of research and applied logic, Socrates’s model for exploring the world and the meaning of existence is also a philosophical cornerstone. Writer Michael Britton explains how Socratic questioning can help you sharpen your mind, recognize your biases, instigate dialogues that reveal true questions, and make informed decisions. With an unrelenting commitment to truth and rationality, his book challenges readers to think.

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Socrates’s emphasis on reasoning, precise definitions and critical thinking are the basis for the scientific method.
The Socratic method teaches you to think logically to find solutions to life’s dilemmas.
Critical thinking is a learnable skill and should become a habitual mind-set.

About the Author

Michael Britton is a freelance writer and author of several books.

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P. C. 3 weeks ago

Great book, It simplified the ways to ask the questions reasonably!
J. M. 5 months ago

Great

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