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

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

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 other ...

Ruling is a skilled trade, Plato argues. And like any other trade, not everyone has the talent or the training to be good at ...

To any question you can ask, there’s apparently already an answer; in fact, there seem to be more answers than questions. Long before you’ve decided what you want to know, you’re told what you should ...

Plato’s critique isn’t just an indictment of Athenian democracy but a challenge to democratic systems in general.

The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato on democracy, authored around 375 BC, has shaped ...

The ancient thinkers were the original influencers, says expert Professor Massimo Pigliucci, so which of their advice and ...

The Grammys have long stretched the meaning of “new” into a pretzel. Cyndi Lauper won best new artist in 1984 despite having ...

The popularity of books on Stoicism reflects a widespread search for values in a world where we often feel powerless. However ...

By Dr. Siri Galhenage [email protected] ‘They are shallow animals, having always employed their minds about Body and Gut, they imagine that in the whole system of things there is nothing but Gut ...

From the pianoforte to the smartphone, each wave of tech has sparked fears of brain rot. But the problem isn’t our ability to ...