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socratic immunity
The privilege a law student asks for so that he is not called on in class for the day. A student may give either an excuse or a justification for this request, preferably by email ahead of time, or in person right before class. The term is called "Socratic" immunity because most professors in law school use the Socratic method of teaching, grilling a student with questions for ten minutes of class or more.
Socratic immunity is critical because most law school professors count class participation as at least a small factor in a student's grade.
socratic immunity by Moggraider September 29, 2010
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socratic seminar
A shouting match between a conglomeration of tryhard honor students. Usually the bout is over some particular novel or literary work and is characterized by two or three straight-A students yelling the most and loudest, while the others simply nod and parrot what is said.
During the socratic seminar, all the other students wanted to punch that one girl who would never shut the hell up.
socratic seminar by Scottz0rz August 10, 2013
Socratic
The adjective meaning "like Socrates" or "Socrates-like". Usually applied to nouns that are involved in critical thinking.
The Socratic Method involves asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out ideas and underlying presumptions.
Socratic by The Logical Fallacy September 23, 2016
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.
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?
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?
Socratic Method-Actor 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*
Quiet kid: "Really? I don't know shit?" *Opens backpack*
Socratic Seminar 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 =]
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...
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...
Socratic Method by Poketh November 27, 2006