Review of Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life. By Agnes Callard. W.W. Norton & Company. 405 pp. $35. Many know that Socrates declared that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” And ...

Philosopher Agnes Callard revels in contrarianism. She has defended union busting and marital infidelity; denied the appeal of travel; and stood up for throwing out children’s Halloween candy behind ...

“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates. When examining your own life, you may notice areas that you aren’t satisfied with. Whether you struggle with relationship issues, anxiety, ...

The world is changing. I fear too many people are lost and searching. Their bucket list continues to grow while they forget to appreciate the life they have been given. “An unexamined life is not ...

In Benjamin Franklin’s famous list of thirteen virtues toward personal perfection, he urges his readers to “Imitate Jesus and Socrates.” As a teacher, I try to live up to this call. We hear a lot ...

“The unexamined life is not worth living,” Socrates insisted, according to his disciple Plato. Biographers extend this idea by examining the lives of extraordinary men and women. Among the finest ...