#152 - Donald Robertson - How to Think Like Socrates

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🎙️ Title: How to Think Like Socrates with Donald Robertson

📝 Description:

Philosopher and psychotherapist Donald Robertson joins us to discuss his new book "How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World."

Donald and I discuss how Socrates' methods of questioning and critical thinking remain powerfully relevant in the modern world. Robertson reveals why wisdom is more about developing skills than accumulating knowledge, and explains how anyone can apply Socratic techniques to navigate modern challenges.

📋 Show Notes:

🏛️ Introduction to Socrates: The most influential early philosopher who shaped Western thought

❓ The Socratic method explained and how to apply it in modern life

🧠 Why Socrates was called "the most interesting man in history"

👑 The relationship between Socrates and Marcus Aurelius

⚖️ The trial and death of Socrates: Why Athens executed its greatest philosopher

🎯 Practical techniques for developing wisdom as a skill

💡 How Socratic questioning can improve critical thinking

📚 Preview of Robertson's upcoming book on anger management through Stoic philosophy

👨‍🏫 About Donald Robertson:

Donald Robertson is a philosopher, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, and author of multiple bestselling books including "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor" and "Marcus Aurelius: A Life." He is one of the world's leading experts on ancient philosophy and its application to modern life.

🔗 Links:

🌐 donaldrobertson.name

📖 How to Think Like Socrates

📖 How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

📜 Marcus Aurelius - The Stoic Emperor

🏷️ Tags:

#Philosophy #Socrates #Wisdom #CriticalThinking #StoicPhilosophy #PersonalDevelopment #AncientWisdom #joeciccarone #donaldrobertson #stoicism #philosophy #mindset #questions