American Socrates
Think Deeper. Live Better.
Tired of shallow takes and surface-level answers? American Socrates helps you cut through the noise and see the world more clearly. This is a podcast for anyone who wants to think for themselves, challenge assumptions, and live a more intentional, meaningful life. Host Charles M. Rupert brings the power of critical thinking and timeless philosophical insight into everyday questions—like how to find purpose, make good decisions, grow as a person, and navigate a world full of misinformation and confusion.
From art to relationships, social justice to success at work, no topic is off-limits. This isn’t a lecture on famous philosophers. It’s a wake-up call for your mind.
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American Socrates
Is Liberal Academia Ruining America, Or Saving It?
Colleges are liberal. But what if that’s not the problem—what if it’s the point? In this episode of American Socrates, we explore why higher education tends to lean left—and why that might be exactly what a free society needs. From the values of critical inquiry and social justice to the historic mission of challenging power, we look at the real reasons academia skews progressive. Is liberal academia ruining America, or saving it? We make the case that a left-leaning academy isn’t a failure of objectivity—it’s a reflection of what education is meant to do: question, rethink, and build a better world.
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