The Socrates Express by Eric Weiner Summary
Overview of The Socrates Express
Join philosopher Eric Weiner on a soul-stirring journey through history's greatest minds. This New York Times bestseller transforms ancient wisdom into practical life lessons, sparking a philosophical revival that NPR claims "rekindled my love for philosophy." What counterintuitive truth might change your life?
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A Train Ride Through the Mind's Greatest Questions
What if wisdom wasn't found in lecture halls but on trains? Eric Weiner discovered this unlikely truth while traveling across continents, seeking not destinations but philosophers-fourteen of history's greatest thinkers who wrestled with one question: How should we live? This isn't your typical philosophy book filled with dense arguments and footnotes. Instead, it's a journey where ancient wisdom meets modern restlessness, where Socrates rides shotgun and Thoreau peers out the window. The genius lies in recognizing that philosophy was never meant to gather dust on shelves-it's practical medicine for the soul, offering remedies for our daily struggles with meaning, mortality, and morning alarms. Philosophy isn't about winning arguments but living better lives. It's the practical skill of navigating life's complexities with grace and integrity. These philosophers weren't ivory tower intellectuals but practical guides wrestling with the same questions we face today. Their wisdom isn't found in abstract theorizing but in embodied practice-in how we see, how we listen, how we fight, how we age, how we die.
The Revolutionary Power of Attention and Beautiful Small Things
Finding Beauty and Escape Amid Life's Suffering
The Daily Battle Between Comfort and Purpose
Fighting Without Hatred, Winning Without Violence
Say Yes to Everything - Then Do It Again
Living Fully Until the Very End
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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