The Socratic Method in the Western Tradition | Peter Boghossian This talk by Peter Boghossian at The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation explores the applicability and significance of the Socratic method in fostering critical thinking and advancing civilization. Peter begins by highlighting his interest in finding simple, conceptual “bales of hay” to clean up cognitive … Continue reading The Socratic Method in the Western Tradition Peter Boghossian (2023)
In a complex world, critical thinking and effective communication are crucial for addressing pressing issues. The Socratic method, a dialogue-based approach to fostering inquiry and understanding, has evolved to meet these challenges. By exploring its history and modern applications, we discover valuable tools for navigating complexity and promoting sustainability. The Socratic method, a form of … Continue reading The History and Development of the Socratic Method **
The pursuit of truth is a fundamental human endeavor. However, arriving at the truth can be challenging, as our beliefs and ideas may be based on flawed assumptions or lack sufficient evidence. The Scientific Method and the Socratic Elenchus provide systematic approaches by emphasizing the rigorous testing and refutation of ideas. The Two Methods The … Continue reading The Pillars of Truth ** How the Scientific Method and Socratic Elenchus underpin civilization
Numerous words describe the varied forms of conversation and speech. This page lists some of the more common ones in alphabetic order. The descriptions are extracted in real-time from Wikipedia using the Wikipedia API. Posts that link to this post The Language of Conversation and Speech Digging into their meaningPOST NAVIGATION Pop-up all posts in this … Continue reading The Language of Conversation and Speech Wikipedia descriptions of words describing conversation and speech
We all have deeply held personal beliefs — many of these we have never questioned. Street Epistemology is a conversational method designed to explore such beliefs and our confidence level in them. If you are religious and feel that Street Epistemology is about trying to persuade you to change your religious beliefs, then take the … Continue reading Street Epistemology Exploring deeply held beliefs
An impossible conversation may feel futile as it occurs between individuals who possess radically different ideas, beliefs, morals, politics, or worldviews. Such conversations are likely to lead to arguments and even physical altercations. So, how can we engage in impossible conversations? To engage in an impossible conversation, all parties must establish certain preconditions and be … Continue reading Impossible Conversations Navigating conversations across ideological divides
