Socrates, Wisdom, and Thinking Critically: Philosophy for Everyday Life
From Good Is In The Details by Gwendolyn Dolske, PhD & Rudy Salo | Philosophy & Education Podcast
December 29, 2025 · 15 min
About this episode
This episode explores Socrates' understanding of wisdom and critical thinking as essential for a meaningful 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: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails 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: https://www.goodisinthedetails.com .
People in this episode
Host: Gwendolyn Dolske
Topics covered
- Socrates
- wisdom
- critical thinking
- philosophy
- education
- public philosophy
Keywords
- Socrates
- wisdom
- critical thinking
- Plato's Apology
- philosophy
- education
- public philosophy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Patreon, Philosophy Unplugged, Good Is In The Details
Books & works: Plato's Apology
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