Socrates vs Miyagi: Choose Your Method

If you have one them fancy (and costly) liberal arts degrees, you're likely familiar with the Socratic Method of inquiry.

Named after that robed philosopher of yore, the approach is characterized by direct inquiry and rigorous analysis into the core of concepts. Picture a classroom where the instructor, much like Socrates, probes students with question after question, exposing assumption after assumption. Concepts such as justice are dissected, examined from various angles, and enriched through analogies. It's a method that fosters critical thinking and encourages active participation in the pursuit of knowledge.

Now take (what I've termed) the Miyagi Method. Inspired by the sage from "The Karate Kid," this approach deflects direct attention from the concept at hand, opting instead to reveal its essence through indirect experiences. You remember Daniel-san begrudgingly sanding floors, painting fences and washing cars, only to realize that he was learning how to kick ass all along.

Each method is effective. But I wonder which you prefer? Drop your comment below.