Critical thinking ceases to be genuinely critical when it becomes a tool for conforming to biases rather than pursuing the truth. But when we embrace the spirit of Socratic questioning, the depth of ...

The Greek philosopher Socrates developed a style of question-and-answer dialogue that is as relevant today as it was in 399 B ...

Because of its democracy and reputation for openness, Athens became a magnet for new thinking during the 5th century BC, playing host to a remarkable collection of individuals whose unique ...

Socrates’ influence stretched far beyond his time, shaping modern thinking about truth, ethics, and democracy. But Athens never fully recovered.