Phillips, Christopher

The author presents discussions he conducted around the world with diverse communities--American Muslims and Catholics, Navajo, Japanese, Greeks, Mexicans--on six questions Socrates pondered: what defines virtue, moderation, justice, good, courage, and piety.

The author presents discussions he conducted around the world with diverse communities--American Muslims and Catholics, Navajo, Japanese, Greeks, Mexicans--on six questions Socrates pondered: what defines virtue, moderation, justice, good, courage, and piety.

Presents philosophy basics, explains the Socratic method, and provides guidance on how to start one's own "Socrates Caf?, " a gathering for philosophical discussion held at a coffeehouse, bookstore, library, or community center.

Christopher Phillips recounts his cross-country journey to see what ordinary Americans think about the Constitution and the government and shares how modern citizens would rewrite the Constitution, suggesting changes in how the government should be run and how democracy could be saved.

The author discusses philosophy and recounts his experiences holding "Socrates Cafes"--Socratic questioning sessions held in bookstores, senior centers, universities, and other locations across the U.S.

Provides a discussion of philosophical ideas relevant to children, written on the child's level.