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How to ask questions like Socrates

By Daniel Dworkin and Holly Newman on June 14th, 2012 | 258216 comments on this postHow+to+ask+questions+like+Socrates2012-06-14+13%3A42%3A48Guest+Blogger

Classical philosopher Socrates taught us that asking a great question is often more powerful than providing a sound solution. Aware of the limitations of his knowledge — limitations we all have — Socrates believed that asking questions, rather than providing answers, enables those seeking meaning to develop deeper understanding on their own.

While Socrates’ approach, known as the Socratic method, is often practiced in academic and therapeutic settings, it is generally not nurtured in the business world.[…] Continue Reading »