Socrates in the City
Socrates in the City
Socrates in the City is the acclaimed series of conversations on “life, God, and other small topics,” hosted by Eric Metaxas. Starting with the philosopher Socrates’s famous words that “the unexamined life is not worth living,” Metaxas thought it would be valuable to create a forum that might encourage busy New Yorkers in thinking about the bigger questions in life. He founded Socrates in the City in 2000. Metaxas is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of MARTIN LUTHER, IF YOU CAN KEEP IT, BONHOEFFER, AMAZING GRACE, and MIRACLES. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The New Yorker, and Metaxas has appeared as a cultural commentator on CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC. He is the host of The Eric Metaxas Radio Show, a nationally-syndicated radio program heard in more than 120 cities around the U.S. and via podcast in over 80 countries.
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May 28, 2024 • 38min
Casey Luskin: The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith
In this engaging discussion, scientist and attorney Casey Luskin, editor of The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith, dives into the intricate relationship between faith and science. He wrestles with the compatibility of Darwinian evolution and traditional beliefs, exploring concepts like irreducible complexity. Luskin highlights the complexities of human origins and critiques conventional narratives, raising fascinating questions about the fossil record and genetic connections with chimpanzees. This thought-provoking conversation challenges listeners to rethink science's objectivity and embrace open dialogue.
May 22, 2024 • 1h 5min
Louis Markos: Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes
English Professor at Houston Baptist University, Louis Markos, returns for a second conversation with Socrates in the City’s Eric Metaxas. For this entertaining Studio conversation, the duo illustrate how ancient myths point to Christ, discussing C.S. Lewis, Pandora’s Box, Genesis, and much else along the way.The post Louis Markos: Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes first appeared on Socrates in the City.
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May 22, 2024 • 59min
Louis Markos: From Plato to Christ: How Platonic Thought Shaped the Christian Faith
Louis Markos, an English professor at Houston Baptist University and expert on the intersection of classical and Christian thought, dives into how Plato’s ideas have fundamentally shaped Christianity. He explores the distinctions between Socratic questioning and Plato's structured philosophy, discusses how pagan wisdom can lead toward Christ, and addresses misconceptions about hierarchy in Christian teachings. Markos also connects Platonic concepts to historical figures like Augustine and C.S. Lewis, revealing the lasting impact of Greek thought on Christian theology.
May 22, 2024 • 1h 6min
John Zmirak: No Second Amendment, No First
The Stream’s John Zmirak and host Eric Metaxas sit down to discuss Zmirak’s new book: No Second Amendment, No First. No Second Amendment, No First is nothing less an urgent call for moral clarity, and a full-throated reminder of what is at stake in the war for our nation’s soul.The post John Zmirak: No Second Amendment, No First first appeared on Socrates in the City.
May 17, 2024 • 1h 19min
Andrew Klavan: The Truth and Beauty Part Two
Writer and cultural commentator Andrew Klavan returns for an in-depth conversation with host Eric Metaxas on his nonfiction book, The Truth and Beauty. The two discuss the Romantic’s response to the collapse of European thought and belief and what that means for us today.The post Andrew Klavan: The Truth and Beauty Part Two first appeared on Socrates in the City.
May 17, 2024 • 21min
Hadley Arkes: Mere Natural Law
Is there a “law” hidden beneath the written law? Hadley Arkes, professor of law for nearly fifty years, and host Eric Metaxas sit down to discuss how the framers of the Constitution regarded the “self-evident” truths of the Natural Law as foundational.The post Hadley Arkes: Mere Natural Law first appeared on Socrates in the City.
May 16, 2024 • 1h 22min
Margarita Mooney Clayton: The Wounds of Beauty
What does truth have to do with beauty, and what does beauty have to do with goodness? Princeton Theological Seminary’s Margarita Mooney Clayton and host Eric Metaxas sit down to discuss the meaning of beauty as defined by figures such as St. Augustine, Plato, and C.S. Lewis, and its great significance for a materialistic generation.The post Margarita Mooney Clayton: The Wounds of Beauty first appeared on Socrates in the City.
May 15, 2024 • 1h 21min
Scott Atlas: The Fight to Stop COVID-19 from Destroying America
Medical doctor, public health policy expert, and senior fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institute Dr. Scott Atlas joins host Eric Metaxas to share details from his time on the White House’s COVID-19 Task Force.The post Scott Atlas: The Fight to Stop COVID-19 from Destroying America first appeared on Socrates in the City.
May 9, 2024 • 1h 9min
Anthony Bradley: Heroic Fraternities
Dr. Anthony Bradley and host Eric Metaxas discuss the unique position of fraternities to provide men with support, friendship, and mentors, and create opportunities for heroism and hope in an age of anxiety and socioeconomic change.
To watch the full interview, head to Socrates+ at socratesinthecityplus.com.
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May 9, 2024 • 1h 18min
Heather Mac Donald: When Race Trumps Merit
Public intellectual and author Heather Mac Donald and host Eric Metaxas discuss ideologies that are infecting Western institutions. The two argue that lowering standards in the name of inclusion leads to mediocrity, and worse, and offer some solutions.
For the full interview, head to Socrates+ at socratesinthecityplus.com.
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