Since philosophy was invented, people have worried about its subversive effect on tender minds.

Think you know it all? Plato's cave and new psychology research reveal why true self-awareness starts with admitting what you don’t know.

I learned a few things about Plato in high school and in my university classes on ancient and medieval Greek history. I improved that meager understanding of this great philosopher on my own: reading ...

A sentiment echoes across the United States, and it stems from “the people.” Just last week, “the people” elected a president. How can we understand this political moment better? Let’s go back to ...

Imagine you are inside a cave, chained with others and facing a blank wall. All you can see are shadows cast against the wall from the light outside. Plato tells this story in “The Republic”: “Imagine ...