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Feb 2025
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Socrates’ Two-Column Method Is The Best ...

JON BROOKS
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Send us a text In this lesson, I speak to Stoicism expert Donald Robertson about how to apply the Socratic method. Discover the timeless wisdom of Socrates and his groundbreaking two-column technique—a simple yet profound method for improving critical thinking, questioning assumptions, and making better decisions. This ancient approach to self-improvement h ... Show More
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