Philosophers who were disciples of Socrates worried about the moral and political habits encouraged by maritime life and access to the sea. Trade, mobility, and empire shaped character and transformed ...

The Greek philosopher is one of history's most famous figures, but much of his life remains a mystery. Unless you were a classics major in college, your main exposure to the Greek philosopher Socrates ...

Our health and well-being depends on disassociating ourselves from the persistent negative thoughts that can lead to bitterness.

Admitting your own ignorance was at the heart of Socrates' method. Through a process of repeatedly questioning, he would always attempt to tease the truth out of the people he was conversing with.

Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher from Athens, profoundly influenced Western thought without writing. His method of ...

The famous Greek philosopher Socrates died on February 15, 399 BC. He died by drinking hemlock, after being found guilty by jury of 500 citizens. Historian John Schmidt recalls why the jury found him ...