Discussion #1: The Socratic Method
Answer the following questions as completely as possible. Your answer to these questions should be at least two paragraphs in length (approx. 250 words):
Take a moment to consider the Socratic method. First of all, what is it? Explain the concept of the Socratic method in your own words in your first paragraph. Second, what is your reaction to the Socratic method? Does it seem useful? How could you use it to discover the truth? And what kinds of truth would it be useful in discovering? Answer these questions in your second paragraph.
Once you have completed your post, you will be able to see other students’ responses. Select at least two posts to reply to and write thoughtful responses to both of them (each reply should be at least one paragraph in length). Do not simply say “I agree!” or “Good point!” Minimal responses will not receive credit.
In your replies to other students, you may do any of the following: ask questions about the post, answer questions posed in the post, expand on the post’s comments, share relevant web links, or offer an alternative viewpoint. This list is not exhaustive, so don’t hesitate to be creative in your replies. Be sure to stay on topic, however!
NOTE: Plagiarized posts will receive a zero for the assignment. Repeated offenses will cause you to fail the course. Do not copy the words or ideas of other people without proper credit and citation.
