In Q&A, UChicago philosopher Agnes Callard talks new book and cultivating an ‘inherently inquisitive’ approach to ...

In her new book, Callard makes the case that we should all live more philosophically but where does politics fit in?

British historian Bettany Hughes brings Socrates to life 25 centuries after his death in The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life. Sarah Turton / Eyevine / Redux Sure ...

had begun his famous 'Histories': our first record of Ancient Greek life. Undoubtedly the young Socrates absorbed many of these exciting new influences as he walked through Athens' teeming streets ...

As we all know, the telos of life is eudaimonia. Or to use English, the goal of life is happiness. This immediately leads to two crucial questions: How do we achieve happiness? And what is happiness, ...

The Trial of Socrates: A City’s Fear of Truth Socrates had spent his life challenging people to think. He asked tough ...

As the Peloponnesian War dragged on, political life in Athens became extremely ... Appointed as President of the assembly for that day, Socrates denounced the decision as wrong: mass trials ...

Philosophers like Socrates, Seneca, Confucius, and Siddhartha Gautama offered solutions to problems such as suffering, greed, love, and living a worthwhile life. Here's a highlight reel of the ...

Legendary sailor Jeanne Socrates and her 11.55-metre sailing vessel Nereida took shelter in Bermagui from the storm in late ...