Breakfast with Socrates offers a witty and enlightening exploration of the philosophical underpinnings of our daily routines. From waking up to commuting, working, and even arguing with a partner, Robert Rowland Smith explores each activity through the lens of great thinkers like Hobbes, Marx, and Foucault. By intertwining classical philosophy with contemporary life, he reveals the profound significance hidden within the mundane, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for all readers.
Editorial Reviews
"Smith moves from commuting to running errands to working out in the gym – all the commonplace mile markers in a typical day – and then proceeds to unwrap the philosophical implications of our most ordinary activities." —The Christian Science Monitor
"Smith has written a remarkable book, which goes through the seemingly mundane events of a day... and explores them with a philosophical eye to see what insights might be gleaned... joyously wise." —Church Times
About the Author
Robert Rowland Smith is a British author and philosopher who began his academic journey as a Prize Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford. He has authored several works, including Derrida and Autobiography and AutoBioPhilosophy: An Intimate Story of What It Means to Be Human. Beyond academia, Smith has contributed to publications like The Independent and has been featured on BBC Radio. He currently resides in London, balancing his time between consulting, writing, and speaking engagements.
