The transition from mythology to rational, scientific thought in Ancient Greece set the foundation for Western civilization.

Today, NPR Ed kicks off a yearlong series: 50 Great Teachers. We're starting this celebration of teaching with Socrates, the superstar teacher of the ancient world. He was sentenced to death more than ...

Teaching hasn’t always been organized the way it currently is in American schools. Back when Socrates was doing his thing in ancient Greece, teaching was a simple proposition. Students sat and ...

Again, because Socrates didn’t write things down himself, it’s hard to place this quote directly as to where it came from.

The lessons of Socrates have never really gone out of style, but if there’s ever a perfect time to revisit the ancient philosopher, now is it. In “How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a ...

Socrates emphasised the importance of self-examination for a meaningful life. He encouraged critical thinking through ...