Debating Socratic Wisdom

This debate-based worksheet challenges students to argue whether Socrates was truly wise or arrogantly self-assured. Learners respond to short prompts exploring different aspects of his philosophy, then write a 6-8 sentence debate statement using vocabulary terms such as virtue and truth. The task develops persuasive writing and oral argumentation skills, emphasizing reasoning, clarity, and use of evidence. Students also engage in evaluating multiple perspectives, fostering critical discussion about humility and knowledge.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Argumentative and Persuasive Writing

Philosophy – Critical Inquiry and Wisdom Analysis

English Language Arts – Vocabulary in Context and Academic Discussion

Social Studies – Civic Debate and Ethical Reasoning

This worksheet is part of our Apology collection.