10 reasons why the Socratic method sucks

Everyone says the Socratic method is a great tool for critical thinking. However, merely arguing one's beliefs is not enough; you must apply your beliefs to see what holds up. Philosophers often get stuck in philosophical analysis paralysis.

People who constantly question others may not be doing so in the pursuit of wisdom. These individuals are known as eristics. If they genuinely believe that nothing is certain, they are likely very unhappy.

10 reasons why the Socratic method sucks

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1. In the hands of Erristics it is social anthrax

2. Great for questioning not for solutions

3. Often used as a tool for dominating others via argumentation

Sheeraz Ullah

10 reasons why the Socratic method sucks

1. In the hands of Erristics it is social anthrax

2. Great for questioning not for solutions

3. Often used as a tool for dominating others via argumentation

4. Questions are the beginning of wisdom not the end

5. Much of our actions are driven by hunches not critical thought

6. Useless when you are being robbed

7. Questioning can lead to defensiveness in your interlocutor

8. Can be used to steer a person to the wrong conclusions

9. It can lead to Nihilism if everything is uncertain

10. A priori reasoning < A posterior reasoning

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