Writing Homework Help. BUS 038 West Los Angeles College Socrates Life & Personality Discussion
Socrates
Socrates was a Greek philosopher and teacher. He believed in asking questions in a way that encouraged students to think deeply about a belief, problem, or issue. One of his most famous students was Plato, who became a philosopher in his own right.
The Socratic Method- Drawing Out Answers
How did Socrates “draw out” answers? He asked questions in a way that urged students to challenge their pre-conceived ideas about a host of issues. The purpose of the Socratic Method is to:
Consider all aspects of a situation.
Make sure we are thinking critically and as objectively as possible.
Challenge assumptions and thought processes.
The Socratic Discussion Garden
Part of the weekly assignments include a Discussion Forum. You will find these discussions in our space called the Socratic Discussion Garden. Discussions allow us to explore our weekly lessons in a fun, engaging, and informative way. It is a special time to let our hair down while learning in a deeper way about Real Estate.
Examples of Socratic Questions
Probing assumptions: What are you assuming…what happens if those assumptions change?
Conceptual clarification: What does that mean…why do you think that?
How does this relate to what we are talking about?
What are the implications of…?
What is the nature of…?
Socratic Questions: A Discussion
Check out the video below and participate in our class discussion about Socrates.
What is it about his life and personality that speaks out to you?
Select a Socratic quote that is meaningful to you. Describe why you selected that particular quote and place along with your response.
