In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
SOCRATIC
Socratic
(adjective) of or relating to Socrates or to his method of teaching; “Socratic teaching”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
So*crat"ic, So*crat"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. Socraticus, Gr.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Socrates, the Grecian sage and teacher. (b. c. 469-399), or to his manner of teaching and philosophizing.
Note: The Socratic method of reasoning and instruction was by a series of questions leading the one to whom they were addressed to perceive and admit what was true or false in doctrine, or right or wrong in conduct.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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