Sokratiko
Sokratíko with stress marks
Socratic
Usage Note
Sokratiko is borrowed from Spanish 'socrático' and refers to the philosophical method of Socrates — particularly the use of questioning to draw out ideas or expose contradictions. It appears in academic, philosophical, and educational contexts, most often as paraang Sokratiko in Filipino pedagogy.
Examples
" Sokratiko ang kanyang tanong. "
Natural Translation
His question is Socratic.
Literal Translation
Socratic the his question.
" Ginamit niya ang Sokratiko na pamamaraan. "
Natural Translation
He/she used the Socratic method.
Literal Translation
Used he/she the Socratic method.
" Sa pamamagitan ng paraang Sokratiko, tinanong ng guro ang mga estudyante hanggang sa matuklasan nila ang sagot sa kanilang sarili. "
Natural Translation
Through the Socratic method, the teacher questioned the students until they discovered the answer on their own.
Literal Translation
Through the method Socratic, questioned the teacher the students until discovered they the answer on their own.
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