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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which philosopher taught people to think by asking questions? This questioning method is named after him and still used today.
A
Archimedes
B
Aristotle
C
Plato
D
Socrates
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Socratic questioning (or Socratic maieutics) was named after Socrates. He used an educational method that focused on discovering answers by asking questions from his students.

Detailed explanation-2: -Teachers use the Socratic method when they really want students to use their critical thinking skills. The Socratic method is named for the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Socratic method (also known as method of Elenchus, elenctic method, or Socratic debate) is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out ideas and underlying presuppositions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Perhaps Socrates’ most significant legacy is his contribution to the art of conversation, known as Socratic questioning.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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