About this episode

Ruth Jackson interviews Jim Stockton about the Oxford University Socratic Club and its notable debates, including the reasons for its closure.

Ruth Jackson is joined by Jim Stockton, emeritus lecturer in philosophy at Boise State University and author of The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972: A Life. Together, they examine the most exciting meetings held by The Oxford University Socratic Club, why the club came to an end as well as some of Lewis' famous debates. The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942-1972: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/oxford-university-socratic-club-19421972-9781978762602/ + Support us here: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://www.premier.plus/cs-lewis-podcast + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our website: https://premierunbelievable.com/

People in this episode

Host: Ruth Jackson

Guest: Jim Stockton

Topics covered

• Oxford University Socratic Club
• C.S. Lewis
• philosophy
• debates
• club history

Keywords

• Socratic Club
• C.S. Lewis
• philosophy
• Oxford
• debates
• Jim Stockton
• Ruth Jackson

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boise State University, The Oxford University Socratic Club

Books & works: The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972: A Life

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