The first major thinker to move to Athens from abroad was Anaxagoras. Arriving in 464 BC, he became a friend of Pericles and outraged religious opinion by claiming (correctly) that the moon was ...

The sophists were the original TED talkers (in my humble opinion). They were professional debaters who could convince you that the sky was green – if you paid them enough.

Because of its democracy and reputation for openness, Athens became a magnet for new thinking during the 5th century BC, playing host to a remarkable collection of individuals whose unique ...

Ancient Greek philosophers despised the Sophists’ rhetoric because it searched for relative truth, not absolutes. But learning how to do that thoughtfully can help constructive debates.

Sophists’ ethical reframing offers lessons for public servants in helping to navigate political volatility and rebuilding trust.