单词 | Socratic |
释义 | Socratic adj. & n. --adj of or relating to the Greek philosopher Socrates (d. 399 BC) or his philosophy, esp. the method associated with him of seeking the truth by a series of questions and answers. --n a follower of Socrates. Phrases and idioms Socratic irony a pose of ignorance assumed in order to entice others into making statements that can then be challenged. Derivatives Socratically adv. Etymology: L Socraticus f. Gk Sokratikos f. Sokrates |
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