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maieutic method

 

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Noun maieutic method has 1 sense
  1. Socratic method, maieutic method - a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students
    --1 is a kind of teaching method, pedagogics, pedagogy

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Maieutic Method

Definition:

The maieutic method, also known as the Socratic method, is a technique of questioning that helps individuals reach insightful conclusions or discover knowledge through their own thinking processes.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, the maieutic method refers to the Socratic method of asking questions to stimulate critical thinking and logic.

Example Sentence 1: The philosophy professor used the maieutic method to encourage his students to think deeply about complex ethical dilemmas.

Example Sentence 2: Applying the maieutic method to problem-solving can lead to innovative solutions.

Sense 2:

As an adjective, maieutic describes anything related to or resembling the Socratic method.

Example Sentence 1: The maieutic approach to teaching fosters independent thinking and self-discovery in students.

Example Sentence 2: The discussion group followed a maieutic format, allowing participants to explore ideas through thoughtful questioning.

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