Socrates, Problem-based Learning and Critical Thinking—A Philosophic Point of View

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences

Jer-Chia Tsai¹  Horn-Che Chiang²  Chung-Sheng Lai³  Shin-Yun Wang⁴  Hui-Ju Lin⁵ 

[1] Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Renal Care, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan;Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan;Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan;Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan;Faculty of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan;

关键词: critical thinking;    Popper;    problem-based learning;    Socrates;    truth;   

DOI  :  10.1016/S1607-551X(08)70088-3

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a learner-centered educational method based on the principles of heuristics and collaboration. It has been considered an effective learning method in general and in professional education, especially in medical education. This article analyzes the thinking structure and philosophical background of PBL through the educational ideas of Socrates and the truth conception of Karl Popper. In the different phases of the PBL process, various truth conceptions will help to formulate the thinking framework of PBL—from Socrates' truth of openness toward the truth of scientific accuracy of our modern age. Meanwhile, Popper's scientific theory of falsifiability further leads us to discuss the relationship between PBL and critical thinking.

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