The Fred Friendly Seminars are based on the Socratic Method. Local discussion groups can use the same method to explore the lessons of DISCONNECTED: Politics, the Press and the Public. The Socratic ...

Famous Greek philosopher Socrates was a polarizing figure in Athenian society.

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A question for the more philosophy-familiar pomocon readers. If you were charged with introducing some folks to Socrates, which dialogues would you choose? Ground rules: you get to choose up to ten ...