WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Socrates was one of the most prominent ancient Greek philosophers. Socrates spent the majority of his life asking questions, always in search of the truth. He is responsible for developing what is known as the Socratic method, a technique still used by professors in law schools today.

Detailed explanation-2: -Socrates himself believed in the universality of the inner rational being. He believed that: The unexamined life is not worth living! The best manner to examinee that life is through reasoning which employs the dialectical method of inquiry.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Socratic method was derived from the Greek philosopher, Socrates. In order to delve into his students’ view, he would ask them questions until any contradictions were exposed. Socrates also used this method of questioning to encourage people to question the things they were told and to look beyond the obvious.

Detailed explanation-4: -Socrates thought that we should question absolutely everything and not rest until we know our beliefs lie on a secure foundation. In this class, we’ll consider Socrates’ approach to the good life.