Agnes Callard on Socrates and Wisdom

<p>On today’s episode Ryan speaks to professor and author Agnes Callard about the philosophical model that Socrates passed down, the ancient problem of fundamentally flawed people, how to re envision success and ambition, pulling rather than pushing your children towards philosophy, and more. </p><p>Agnes Callard is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago (ancient philosophy and ethics). She wrote <a href='https://geni.us/ejCe'><em>Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming</em></a><em> </em>and wrote the lead essay in <a href='https://geni.us/vIKHcp'><em>On Anger</em></a><em>, </em>one of the New Yorker’s top books of 2020. </p><p>This episode is brought to you by <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic'>LMNT</a>, the maker of electrolyte drink mixes that help you stay active at home, work, the gym, or anywhere else. Electrolytes are a key part of a happy, healthy body. Right now you can receive a free <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic'>LMNT</a> Sample Pack for only $5 for shipping. To claim this exclusive deal you must go to <a href='http://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic'>drinkLMNT.com/dailystoic</a>. Get your FREE Sample Pack now. If you don’t love it, they will refund your $5 no questions asked.</p><p>This episode is also brought to you by <a href='http://publicgoods.com/STOIC'>Public Goods</a>, the one stop shop for sustainable, high quality everyday essentials made from clean ingredients at an affordable price. Everything from coffee to toilet paper &amp; shampoo to pet food. Receive $15 off your first <a href='http://publicgoods.com/STOIC'>Public Goods</a> order with no minimum purchase. Just go to <a href='http://publicgoods.com/STOIC'>publicgoods.com/STOIC</a> or use code STOIC at checkout.</p><p>This episode is also brought to you by <a href='https://www.talkspace.com/'>Talkspace</a>, the online and mobile therapy company. <a href='https://www.talkspace.com/'>Talkspace</a> lets you send and receive unlimited messages with your dedicated therapist in the <a href='https://www.talkspa