Socrates

Tidying Up With Socrates | Issue 133 | Philosophy Now Freya Mobus compares Socrates’ method of enquiry with a fashionable way to achieve domestic harmony.

Socrates On What We Know Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates annoyed many people in his day by questioning their knowledge. This brief introduction to his thinking outlines how asking ‘why’ led to his death.

How David’s ‘Death of Socrates’ Perfectly Captures the Spirit of Neoclassical Painting How much do you know about this painting?

Tim Blake Nelson's 'Socrates' Draws Parallels Between Modern American Democracy And Ancient Greece Tim Blake Nelson explains how his new play "Socrates" parallels the modern-day dynamics of democracy.

Spotlight on Socrates, the founding figure of Western philosophy — Greek City Times Advertisements Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher who is referred to as the founder of the fundamentals of modern Western philosophy and still maintains a profound influence on today’s society along with his students Plato and Aristotle. Socrates was born 469/470 BC to the sculptor Sophron...

Who was the real Socrates? Different accounts paint different pictures of the man who's influenced thinkers for 2,000 years

Inside the Opening Night of Socrates Off-Broadway | Playbill Michael Stuhlbarg stars in the title role in Tim Blake Nelson's new drama about the life and legacy of the philosopher.

Review: In ‘Socrates,’ a Brainy Tribute to a Prickly Provocateur Michael Stuhlbarg is sublime in the title role of Tim Blake Nelson’s admiring but overlong play, presented as part of the Onassis Festival.

'Socrates': Theater Review Michael Stuhlbarg plays the title role of the enduringly influential Greek philosopher in this world-premiere play by actor Tim Blake Nelson.

What to Know About Tim Blake Nelson’s Play Socrates at the Public Theater | Playbill The Watchmen and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star takes a break from the spotlight to pen the story of the Greek philosopher for the Off-Broadway stage.

Socrates Questions, a Contemporary Philosopher Answers “If Athens had had our technology, I’m sure Socrates would have been widely blocked on social media,” Kwame Anthony Appiah said after seeing the play “Socrates” at the Public Theater.