Socrates, one of the founding fathers of Western philosophical thought, was on trial. Many believed he was an enemy of the state, accusing the philosopher of corrupting the youth and refusing to recognize their gods. But Socrates wasn't feared for claiming to have all the answers, but rather, for asking too many questions. Erick Wilberding digs into the technique known as the Socratic Method. [Directed by Draško Ivezić, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Jarrett Farkas].

Erick Wilberding: This tool will help improve your critical thinking

This tool will help improve your critical thinking

Socrates' practice of incessant questioning reveals the complexity of justice, pushing us to question our moral certainties.

The Socratic Method, a legacy of probing questions, fuels critical thinking across fields from medicine to law and beyond.

Socrates faced death with curiosity, his life and method a testament to the power of questioning in seeking truth and wisdom.