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From Philosophy of Education: Plato and Aristotle on education · Socrates and Learning as Recollection
Why did Socrates call himself a "midwife" of ideas?
- He helped others bring forth their own ideas
- He trained physicians to question their patients
- He delivered finished doctrines to his pupils
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Answer: He helped others bring forth their own ideas
In the Theaetetus, Socrates says he produces no wisdom himself but helps others give birth to their ideas and tests whether they are sound.
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