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Socratic Method and Elenchus

Description: Test your knowledge on the Socratic Method and Elenchus, a method of inquiry and argumentation developed by the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates.
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What is the primary goal of the Socratic Method?

To prove the truth of a statement
To expose contradictions in an argument
To reach a shared understanding of a concept
To persuade others to adopt a particular belief

What is the role of the Socratic questioner?

To provide answers to the opponent's questions
To challenge the opponent's assumptions and beliefs
To present evidence in support of their own position
To convince the opponent of the truth of their own position

What is the elenchus?

A type of logical fallacy
A method of deductive reasoning
A form of argumentation that exposes contradictions
A technique for persuading others to adopt a particular belief

What is the relationship between the Socratic Method and the elenchus?

The Socratic Method is a type of elenchus
The elenchus is a type of Socratic Method
The Socratic Method and the elenchus are two distinct methods of argumentation
The Socratic Method and the elenchus are synonymous

What is the significance of the Socratic Method and the elenchus in philosophy?

They provide a method for discovering the truth
They help to clarify concepts and assumptions
They promote critical thinking and intellectual inquiry
All of the above

Which philosopher is credited with developing the Socratic Method?

Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
Pythagoras

What is the Socratic Paradox?

The claim that knowledge is impossible
The claim that virtue is knowledge
The claim that ignorance is bliss
The claim that beauty is truth

What is the Socratic irony?

The use of humor to make a point
The use of understatement to make a point
The use of exaggeration to make a point
The use of sarcasm to make a point

What is the Socratic maieutic method?

A method of teaching based on asking questions
A method of teaching based on lecturing
A method of teaching based on demonstration
A method of teaching based on memorization

What is the Socratic elenchus?

A method of argumentation that exposes contradictions
A method of argumentation that proves the truth of a statement
A method of argumentation that persuades others to adopt a particular belief
A method of argumentation that clarifies concepts and assumptions

What is the Socratic aporia?

A state of perplexity or doubt
A state of certainty or knowledge
A state of confusion or bewilderment
A state of ignorance or folly

What is the Socratic method of definition?

A method of defining a term by analyzing its essential characteristics
A method of defining a term by providing examples of it
A method of defining a term by negating its opposite
A method of defining a term by stipulating its meaning

What is the Socratic method of induction?

A method of reasoning from particular instances to a general conclusion
A method of reasoning from a general conclusion to particular instances
A method of reasoning from one particular instance to another particular instance
A method of reasoning from one general conclusion to another general conclusion

What is the Socratic method of deduction?

A method of reasoning from a general conclusion to particular instances
A method of reasoning from particular instances to a general conclusion
A method of reasoning from one particular instance to another particular instance
A method of reasoning from one general conclusion to another general conclusion

What is the Socratic method of hypothesis?

A method of testing a hypothesis by collecting evidence
A method of testing a hypothesis by logical argument
A method of testing a hypothesis by intuition
A method of testing a hypothesis by authority

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