The Daily Stoic

Agnes Callard on Socrates and Wisdom

Mar 27, 2021

01:15:19

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Agnes Callard

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Quick takeaways

Socrates viewed philosophy as a way of living, not just theoretical inquiry.

Stoics adopted Socrates' approach for public engagement, while Epicureans differed.

Interpreting moral accountability from Socrates' teachings presents challenges in addressing human behavior.

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Socrates' Approach to Philosophy and Life

Socrates' philosophy emphasized living a life of deep contemplation and engaged thinking. He viewed philosophy as a series of questions and a way of living rather than a theoretical pursuit. By engaging in conversations that challenged fundamental beliefs and moral values, Socrates aimed to guide individuals towards wisdom and self-improvement. His direct and practical approach to philosophical inquiry sought to uncover the truth about life and morality, encouraging individuals to critically assess their beliefs and actions.

Cicero's Ambition Is Conquering

02:59

The Good Will Be Ambition, Right?

01:44

Are the Philosophers Incapable of Making the Case for Morality?

02:33

Introduction

4min

How Did Socrates Come Into Your Life?

4min

The Ironic Detach Provocator Reading

2min

Tink Socrates

2min

Socrates Is Waiving His Knowledge of Piety

2min

Socrates's Humility Is a Kind of Fighting

2min

Socrates, Now You Have to Ask Me This

3min

Socrates

4min

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Socrates and the Clouds

2min

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Socrates's Apologies to the 30 Tyrants, Right?

2min

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The Philosophy of Socrates and Plato's Republic

3min

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Socrates and the Epicureans?

3min

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The Stoics, Is There a Philosopher Engaged?

3min

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Socrates's Most Famous Student Is Alcibiades

3min

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Are the Philosophers Incapable of Making the Case for Morality?

3min

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Socrates, No Man Does Wrong on Purpose

3min

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How to Get 100 Bucks Off Your First Month With Talk Space

4min

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Why I'm Fascinated by the Statue of a Philosopher

3min

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The Good Will Be Ambition, Right?

2min

21.

Cicero's Ambition Is Conquering

3min

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You Can Lead a Horse to Water, but You Can't Et Drink

2min

23.

How Do You Raise Philosophical Kids?

4min

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How Can I Introduce My Kids to Philosophy?

3min

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Is There a Connection Between Philosophy and Individuals?

2min

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Teaching Kids Philosophy

2min

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Socrates and the Movie Gladiator

2min

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On today’s episode Ryan speaks to professor and author Agnes Callard about the philosophical model that Socrates passed down, the ancient problem of fundamentally flawed people, how to re envision success and ambition, pulling rather than pushing your children towards philosophy, and more.

Agnes Callard is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago (ancient philosophy and ethics). She wrote Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming and wrote the lead essay in On Anger, one of the New Yorker’s top books of 2020.

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