El expreso de Sócrates

We turn to philosophy for the same reasons we travel: to see the world from a different perspective, to unearth hidden beauty, and to find new ways of being. We want to embrace the wonders of the world, face misery, and hold onto hope. Eric Weiner combines his passions for philosophy and travel on a pilgrimage that uncovers the most amazing life lessons from great thinkers around the world, from Rousseau to Nietzsche to Confucius to Simone Weil. Traveling by train (the most thoughtful mode of transportation), it travels thousands of miles, making stops in Athens, Delhi, Wyoming, Coney Island, Frankfurt and points in between to reconnect with the original purpose of the philosophy: to teach us to lead wiser lives and significant. From Socrates and ancient Athens to Simone de Beauvoir and 20th-century Paris, Weiner's chosen philosophers and places provide important cues as we navigate today's chaotic times.