Socrates the intellectual midwife

Moran, Sean (2007) Socrates the intellectual midwife. Giving Birth to Midwives A Forum for Midwifery Educators, Vol: 3 (Number).

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Abstract

The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates (470-399 BCE) was the son of a midwife. He often used ideas from childbirth as metaphors for teaching, and these still have relevance today fur tutors and mentors of midwives.

Item Type: Article
Departments or Groups: *NONE OF THESE*
Divisions: School of Education
Depositing User: Sean Moran
Date Deposited: 08 May 2008 19:44
Last Modified: 23 Jun 2021 15:19
URI: https://repository.wit.ie/id/eprint/927

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