- Bib ID:
- 2292246
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Phillips, Christopher, 1959 July 15-
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Description:
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- New York : W.W. Norton, c2001
- 232 p. ; 20 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0393049566
- Summary:
-
"Christopher Phillips is a man on a mission: to revive the love of questions that Socrates inspired long ago in ancient Athens. Public Radio International has called him the "Johnny Appleseed of philosophy." Motivated by charismatic optimism and passionate ideals, he has traveled around the country, gathering people to participate in Socrates Cafes in bookstores, senior centers, elementary schools and universities, and a prison. In this lively account of his travels, Phillips recalls what led him to start his itinerant program and recreates some of the most invigorating sessions. These philosophic exchanges reveal sometimes surprising, often profound reflections on the meaning of love, friendship, work, growing old, and more among Life's Big Questions. Phillips also draws from his own learning to introduce readers to other philosophers in the great Socratic tradition.
An engaging blend of philosophy and storytelling, Socrates Cafe will inspire every curious mind to start asking questions and every reader to live more fully the examined life."--BOOK JACKET.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Subject:
- Philosophy
- Copyright:
-
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- Published status:
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- Publication date:
- 2001
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