#257 Jim Stockton: The legacy and modern relevance of the Oxford University Socratic Club
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Ruth Jackson is joined by Jim Stockton, emeritus lecturer in philosophy at Boise State University and author of The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972: A Life. Together, they discuss the legacy of the The Oxford University Socratic Club, why the members - including CS Lewis - are still relevant today and the importance of civil discourse in a divided society.
The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942-1972: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/oxford-university-socratic-club-19421972-9781978762602/
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Released on 13 Apr 2026
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