Plato's Podcasts: Bion & the Wisdom of Changing Your Mind

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 1, 2010
Mark Vernon, writer, journalist, broadcaster, academic, former priest, and the author of Plato's Podcasts: The Ancients' Guide to Modern Living, talks about Bion of Borysthenes and the belief that there's wisdom in changing your mind. Plus, the advice that philosopher might give today.

Event: Mark Vernon in discussion of Philosophy for a Complicated Life Tuesday, March 2nd, 7:00pm at the KGB Bar

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