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Question 64

A teacher repeatedly asks a pupil to define justice, examines each assumption, and points out contradictions in the replies. Which procedure is being applied?

  1. Memorizing a teacher's statement word for word
  2. The Socratic methodCorrect answer
  3. Accepting the initial reply without examination
  4. Consulting an oracle instead of discussing the claim

Explanation

Sustained probing questions expose unclear definitions and inconsistent assumptions, which is the central procedure associated with Socrates. Rote repetition would preserve the pupil's initial claim instead of testing it.

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