Socrates' "Spiritual Midwifery" inspires people to think in a unique teaching way, but it actually embodies the humanistic spirit, that is, everything is thought by themselves. He asked his opponent to give a general explanation and a general definition of these problems. When he gets this definition or statement, he will ask more questions to show the possible weaknesses of this definition.

Socrates is the mainstream tradition of western philosophy and the pioneer of scientific rationalism. He asked everything, "What is it ...? "question. This way of asking questions is to explore the essence of things.

Advantages of extended data:

1 was originally called "discovery method". Socrates often uses discussion in conversation to express his views through questions and answers, conversations or arguments, and does not directly impart specific knowledge to students.

2. "Midwifery" is conducive to mobilizing the subjective initiative of teachers and students. "Midwifery" not only requires students to study actively, but also requires teachers to guide, encourage and assist students.

3. "Midwifery" is conducive to developing students' potential. Socrates believes that the task of philosophers and teachers is not to fabricate and spread the truth, but to become "midwives" of new ideas.

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