#257 Jim Stockton: The legacy and modern relevance of the Oxford University Socratic Club

About this episode

Ruth Jackson interviews Jim Stockton about the legacy and modern relevance of the Oxford University Socratic Club.

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 discuss the legacy of the The Oxford University Socratic Club, why the members - including CS Lewis - are still relevant today and the importance of civil discourse in a divided society. 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

• legacy
• civil discourse
• Socratic Club
• philosophy
• relevance today

Keywords

• Socratic Club
• CS Lewis
• civil discourse
• philosophy
• Oxford University

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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