Examines the lives and thinking of one hundred of the most influential philosophers in the history of the world, from ancient Greece to the dawn of the twenty-first century.
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.
Long ago, a Chinese emperor challenges the children of his kingdom to show him the greatest power in the world, and all are surprised at what is discovered.