Games Quote by Max Beerbohm
“The Socratic manner is not a game at which two can play.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Socratic Method, Max Beerbohm, 1910
The Socratic approach is a serious dialogue, not a trivial game.
In simple terms: Socratic dialogue is serious, not a game.
Engage earnestly in questioning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom discussion
- debate clubs
- personal reflection
- online forums
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make Socratic questioning engaging?
- When is playfulness appropriate in discourse?
Some may view it as overly rigid.