Improving Critical Thinking

Who is considered one of the founding fathers of Western philosophical thought?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Epicurus

What was Socrates accused of by many Athenians?

• Leading a rebellion

• Theft

• Corrupting the youth and refusing to recognize their gods

• Stealing from the state

What method is Socrates famous for?

• The Epicurean Method

• The Socratic Method

• The Platonic Method

• The Aristotelian Method

Which of Socrates' students replicated his process in fictional dialogues?

• Zeno and Diogenes

• Democritus and Heraclitus

• Plato and Xenophon

• Aristotle and Epicurus

In the Socratic Method, what does Socrates claim to know?

• Nothing at all

• Only what is true

• Only what is necessary

• Everything

What was the main purpose of Socrates' method of questioning?

• To reveal flaws in logic and reach a more robust understanding

• To win arguments

• To confuse his interlocutors

• To prove his intelligence

How did Socrates describe himself in relation to his method of inquiry?

• As a teacher

• As a philosopher

• As a midwife

• As a student

Which fields outside of philosophy has the Socratic Method been used in?

• Economics and political science

• Engineering and architecture

• Clinical medicine and law

• Mathematics and astronomy

What was a likely reason for Socrates' trial and eventual death sentence?

• His wealth and influence

• His military service

• His subversive beliefs and criticism of democracy

• His refusal to leave Athens

What quality is essential for an effective Socratic educator?

• Having a large number of followers

• Being able to speak multiple languages

• Having a superior intellect

• Being well versed in their subject