![]() The true socratic method is a type of discussion that heavily focuses on questioning “the other side” to stimulate critical thinking and to actually get somewhere in the conversation, to learn something new and to gain a new perspective. Most students associate with sitting in a large circle in their classroom trying to get a word in the discussion but someone louder than you always seems triumph over you. I propose the socratic method of discussion and debate. The “winner” got a chance to stroke their ego, and the “loser” feels dumb. What does this sort of debate achieve? Absolutely nothing. What is a debate? Common convention dictates that a debate is when two people who are on opposite sides of a viewpoint try to outmaneuver one another until they feel that they have proved their point. I know that sounds silly, but hear me out. When two opposing viewpoints meet, it should be a collaboration. Why is this word so beautiful? This word is the culmination of everything a debate is supposed to be.Īll too often, arguments turn into heated shouting matches where whoever is louder “wins.” That is not what a debate should be. In an argument, touché means that you’re admitting that they made a good point, or when someone has made a good comeback. ![]() When you hit your opponent in fencing, they say touché to signify a point against them. Or is it French? Well it doesn’t matter, what’s important is the word itself. Touché is the most beautiful word in the English language. ![]()
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