Summary
Elke Wiss: Socrates in sneakers
We talk all day and are constantly in contact with each other. We all ask questions, but how many of us ask the right questions? We want to convince others that we are right more than to go together in search of the right answers. As a result, the discussions are more like a debate than a dialogue. We often talk more than we listen, and asking just the right question can spark valuable and constructive conversations. This is exactly what Elke Vis teaches us in the book Socrates in tennis shoes. Imagining Socrates next to her, inspired by his teachings and the ideas of other ancient philosophers, the author illustrates how bad we are at asking good questions and explains how we can become better at it. By reading the pages of this book you will learn how to turn debates into dialogues, accept your doubts like a true philosopher, discard your ego and become a true listener. Also, you will discover the open and curious attitude of Socrates, you will learn the power of observation of Sherlock Holmes, explore which are the painful questions and avoid classic pitfalls in conversations. Because, starting from the Socratic attitude of not knowing something, you can find out everything!
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