Episode

Agnes Callard (Socrates)

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Templeton Ideas Podcast
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Jun 19, 2025
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Summary

Agnes is a philosophy professor at the University of Chicago, where she specializes in ancient philosophy and ethics. Her early studies instilled in her a deep fascination with Socrates, which ultimately led to the publication of her newest book, Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life. In addition to her scholarly work, she also writes for popular outlets like The New Yorker, the Atlantic, New York Times, and Harpers. How can we "navigate a technical revolution" in an ever-evolving world? Read A Meaningful Life in the Age of AI by Richard Lopez to learn how to balance appreciation and practice of AI. Join our growing community of 140,000+ listeners and be notified of new episodes of Templeton Ideas. Subscribe today. Follow us on social media: Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube .