Agnes Callard

Agnes Callard is an American philosopher and associate professor at the University of Chicago, known for her expertise in ancient philosophy and ethics. Her scholarly work connects academic research with public philosophy, contributing to contemporary philosophical discourse. Callard's books, including "Aspiration" and "Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life," have been reviewed in publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Guardian, engaging both academic and general audiences with philosophical ideas.

Callard contributes essays to outlets including The New York Times and The Boston Review and maintains a regular column in The Point magazine. She founded the Night Owls debate series in Chicago, which brings philosophical dialogue to a broader community. Her work in public philosophy extends to podcasts, including co-hosting "Minds Almost Meeting" and appearing on programs such as EconTalk and The Ezra Klein Show, where she discusses topics such as the Socratic method and the philosophy of everyday life.

Callard has received honors including a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Lebowitz Prize from the American Philosophical Association and Phi Beta Kappa. Through teaching, writing, and public speaking, Callard encourages audiences to critically examine their beliefs and engage with philosophical inquiry.