Ep. 253: The Art of Thinking - From Socrates to St. Augustine | Perennial Wisdom

Ep. 253: The Art of Thinking - From Socrates to St. Augustine | Perennial Wisdom

From Perennial Wisdom by Perennial Leader Project

November 15, 2025 · 12 min · Episode 253

About this episode

This episode explores the philosophical journey from Socrates to St. Augustine, focusing on self-examination and inner truth.

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom , we trace a journey from the streets of ancient Athens to the inner life of a restless bishop. Socrates challenges us with the idea of the unexamined life, while Augustine encourages us to look inward and seek truth within the depths of our own souls. Along the way, we examine how ancient rhetoric, self-persuasion, and spiritual reflection can help us break free from groupthink and reclaim our inner freedom. This episode offers a quiet, contemplative space for anyone overwhelmed by others' opinions and eager to reconnect with their own thoughts. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialMeditations --- 🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archive Listen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

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Host: Perennial Leader Project

Topics covered

  • philosophy
  • self-reflection
  • ancient rhetoric
  • spirituality
  • groupthink
  • inner freedom

Keywords

  • Socrates
  • St. Augustine
  • philosophy
  • self-reflection
  • groupthink
  • spirituality
  • ancient rhetoric

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