- Socratic Questioning - Introduction to Socratic Questioning - Helps seek meaning and truth - Encourages active learning and critical thinking - Socrates Background - Greek philosopher, father of Western philosophy - Known for Socratic irony and method - Famous students: Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, Aristophanes - Sentenced to death for questioning the ruling class - Features of Socratic Questioning - Series of logical questions - Persuades through questioning rather than direct arguments - Encourages self-discovery of answers - Purpose of Socratic Questioning - Challenge accuracy and completeness of thinking - Promote disciplined and systematic thinking - Evoke independent learning - Boost effective persuasion - Types of Socratic Questions - Questioning for Clarification - Example: How do you define courage? - Questioning Alternative Perspectives - Example: Why is smart endurance better than foolish endurance? - Questioning Reasons and Evidence - Example: Why is foolish endurance not virtuous? - Questioning Consequences - Example: What would be the result of being a FABBER? - Practical Application - Dialogue example on term "FABBER" - Discussion on whether being a FABBER is good or bad - Exploring consequences of smartphone use - Importance of Questioning - Valued in both Western and Eastern cultures - Develops critical thinking - Enhances learning across different fields - Assignment and Further Steps - Mini quiz for review - Apply Socratic questioning in major study or field research