Some of us think ourselves virtuous because we work hard, take care of our children and manage to get through most days without committing major mistakes. But does that make us virtuous? If so, are ...

Robin West is the associate dean for research and academic programs and the Frederick Haas professor of law and philosophy Georgetown University Law Center. December 15, 2011 Most law professors still ...

A question for the more philosophy-familiar pomocon readers. If you were charged with introducing some folks to Socrates, which dialogues would you choose? Ground rules: you get to choose up to ten ...

“So class, since we have finished the chapter on photosynthesis, I would like each of you to write down as many steps involved as you can remember. Once you have done that, please arrange your desks ...

It’s tempting for a Philosophical Counselor to use the Socratic Method. After all, it was Socrates who set so many of us on the quest to live the examined life. As it turns out, though, an alternative ...