Socrates, Wisdom, and Thinking Critically: Philosophy for Everyday Life

Who was Socrates, and why does he still matter today? In this short episode of Good Is In The Details , Gwendolyn explore Socrates' understanding of wisdom and virtue through Plato's Apology, and why philosophy sees critical thinking as a path toward the good life. Gwendolyn gives an accessible introduction of what critical thinking is, why it matters beyond the classroom, and how we've practiced public philosophy throughout 2025 with our guests. This episode is perfect for listeners searching for philosophy podcasts, educational podcasts, public philosophy, or a deeper understanding of how learning to think well can shape a meaningful life. Join our Patreon: Get our latest publication: Interview With Intention Get discussion questions and classroom ideas for more in depth analysis of Philosophy and thinking well in a noisy world: Philosophy Unplugged Let's connect: .

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Socrates, Wisdom, and Thinking Critically: Philosophy for Everyday Life is an episode from Good Is In The Details by Gwendolyn Dolske.

This episode is 15:06 long.

This episode was published on Dec 29, 2025.

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