In this engaging discussion, Cheryl Misak, a philosopher and biographer dedicated to Frank Ramsey, unpacks the life of the prodigious thinker who made waves in philosophy and economics before his untimely death at 26. They delve into Ramsey's upbringing, shaped by contrasting parental influences, and his contributions to rational choice theory. Misak explores Ramsey’s pragmatic approach, his philosophical tussles with Wittgenstein, and the socialist ideals that colored his economic theories, revealing how his legacy still resonates today.