The primary purpose of the Socratic method is to:

A. find answers to philosophical questions.
B. encourage people to feel good about their opinions.
C. corrupt young people.
D. annoy those in power.


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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A __________ specifies what we have a right to

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) Berkeley B) Locke C) Descartes D) Aristotle

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