Socrates

The only true wisdom consists in knowing that you know nothing.

Socrates obviously knows that it's you.

by Frunklin October 21, 2010

Socratic Method-Actor

The practice of answering every question you are asked with a repetitive question or statement, whether it makes sense to or not.

It is practiced widely in the stoner world and has it's roots with Tommy Chong from the Cheech and Chong movies and from his time on That 70's Show.

This is based on the basic belief that Socrates is the father of modern thought and that his philosophic teachings were based upon answering a student's question with a probing question in order to get the student to realize their own answer.

Only in this case it serves as a comedic outlet while you are impaired by pot or alcohol.

Tommy Chong is a Socratic Method-Actor since he can answer any question with the same question and make it funny.

Me: What are you doing here?
Tommy Chong: What are YOU doing here?

Me: Why are you smiling?
Tommy Chong: Why are YOU smiling?

Me: Are you stoned?
Tommy Chong: Are YOU stoned?

Me: What are you doing in Mexico?
Tommy Chong: What are YOU doing in Mexico?

by shailoche July 16, 2009

Socratic Seminar

Torture for the quiet kids. Forces them to speak to get a good grade. Usually run by the big nerds that keep on talking all the time and other kids "agreeing" to everything they say.

Girl 1: "Hey did you hear that we will have a Socratic Seminar next week?"
Quiet kid: "Really? I don't know shit?" *Opens backpack*

by digbickkid November 22, 2019

Socratic Method

So·crat·ic meth·od

Noun

A. Method developed by Socrates in which one answers a question with another question

B. Fun way to annoy people =

Person 1: Ugh..I`m bored.
Person 2: How come?
Person 1: I dunno. Just because? Aren't you bored, too?
Person 2: No, not really. How about you?
Person 1: I just told you I was..
Person 2: Yea, but isn't it possible that you could've changed your state of mind while you were talking?
Person 1: I guess, but..what the hell?
Person 2: What?
Person 1: Why do you keep asking me questions, dammit?!
Person 2: Why do you keep responding?
Person 1: Well, you're my friend so I should listen to you, right?
Person 2: Why are you asking me?
Person 1: Because you're here..?
Person 2: Is that a question?
Person 1: Screw this. *leaves*
Person 2: *grins* I love the socratic method...

by Poketh November 27, 2006

Socrates

Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who is widely credited for laying the foundation for Western philosophy.

Rubin: "Socrates - he was like the Vince McMahon of philosophy, he started it all."

by AndTheCrowdGoesWild October 6, 2006

socrates

An ancient greek philosopher who lived from 470-399 bc. He revolutionized western thinking, and was known for asking "why" in many discussions.He was convicted and put to death for corrupting the youth in Athens, during which he cooperated with the law, and did not denying his beliefs. He is also known for being the teacher of Plato

"I know you won't believe me, but the highest form of Human Excellence is to question oneself and others."
-Socrates

by frsky July 29, 2007

Socratic Seminar

Torture for the quiet kids. Forces them to speak to get a good grade. Usually run by the big nerds that keep on talking all the time and other kids "agreeing" to everything they say.

Girl 1: "Hey did you hear that we will have a Socratic Seminar next week?"
Quiet kid: "Really? I don't know shit?" *Opens backpack*

by digbickkid November 22, 2019