The Socratic Method, named after the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, offers a transformative approach to conversation and ...

If you're a young person (or a parent of one), you may be thinking some big thoughts about your future. Am I going to go to ...

But in “Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life,” Agnes Callard illustrates how philosophy isn't just a spectator sport. It requires engaging with one another and arguing with each ...

In “Open Socrates,” the scholar Agnes Callard argues that the ancient Greek philosopher offers a blueprint for an ethical life.

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Here’s my odd but ultimately rewarding invitation: Tune in to the nagging aches and itches that chafe at the bottom of your ...

Should Socrates be held responsible for the actions of his pupils, particularly those among them who had joined the tyrants? Timed by a water clock, the old philosopher remained as stubborn as ever.

Book Review: 'Open Socrates' shows why philosophy isn't a spectator sport “Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life” is a look at how the ancient Greek philosopher's approach can be ...

“Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life” is a look at how the ancient Greek philosopher's approach can be applied to the thorniest topics today.