The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Society & Culture:Philosophy
What happens when you apply the Socratic method to personal relationships? Philosopher Agnes Callard joins Sean Illing to discuss how Socrates inspires her public philosophy project —including the decision to share the details of her love life and how these pursuits have created a more thoughtful and meaningful life.
Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray Area
Guest: Agnes Callard, (@agnescallard), philosopher, University of Chicago
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