II. Philosophical Methods:
Socratic Method (Socrates); Inductive Method (Bacon, Mill); Deductive Method (Aristotle, Descartes); Dialectical Method (Hegel); Fallibilistic Method (Popper)


1-Socratic Method
 To question, conversational “what is justice, beauty, temperature etc ?” by common sense with rationality.

Background
 Sophie’s learning:
In the second half of the 5th century BC, sophists were teachers who specialized in using the tools of philosophy and rhetoric (to impress sb but not honestly) to entertain or impress or persuade an audience to accept the speaker's point of view.
 Socratic Method
Socrates promoted an alternative method of teaching which came to be called the Socratic method.

 Classic Socratic Method/Innovative Qs
Creative/Innovation questions Qs by Socratic dialogues to make thinker rethink again

 Modern Socratic Method/not modern but used in modern times
To impart knowledge by data, practice, problem solving, belief etc
Not modern, but used in modern time that is why it is called modern Socratic method due to common use.
It is constructive method for learning

 Socratic Circle
Discussion, questioning
Discussion on essays, poems & texts
Freedom of expressions