Eric Weiner is author of the New York Times bestsellers The Geography of Bliss (now a docu-series featuring Rainn Wilson) and The Geography of Genius, as well as the critically acclaimed Man Seeks God and The Socrates Express. A former international correspondent for NPR, his work has appeared in The Atlantic, National Geographic, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and the anthology Best American Travel Writing. He lives with his family and a menagerie of animals in the Washington, DC, area. For more information, visit: EricWeinerBooks.com.
"Eric Weiner's The Socrates Express rekindled my love for
philosophy. A smart, funny, engaging book full of valuable
lessons, The Socrates Express is not an explanation—it's
an invitation to think and experience philosophy filtered through
Weiner's words... The structure of this book is brilliant. . . . An
engaging read . . . With plenty of humor and straightforward prose
[Weiner] engages with deep thought and encourages us to focus on
questions instead of answers. . . . A fun, sharp book that draws
readers in with its apparent simplicity and bubble-gum philosophy
approach and gradually pulls them in deeper and deeper until
they're contemplating desire, loneliness, aging, and
death." —NPR
“Delightful . . . There are so many reasons to love this book . . .
. If you are planning summer travel or a staycation, this book
will take you places intellectually and humorously.” —San
Francisco Book Review
"[Weiner's] writing is fresh and even revelatory as he pulls
together seemingly disparate notions and asks meaningful (and often
unanswered) questions. His tone alternates between informative and
insightful to cheeky and challenging. . . . Readers will enjoy
Weiner's unique approach and ultimately satisfying
conclusions." —Booklist (starred review)
“Such a globe-trotting tour of philosophy can only be as good as
its guide, and Weiner proves to be a curious, sincere, and generous
companion. His good cheer alone serves as a model for how to live,
and many readers will appreciate his method of taking what’s useful
for him and leaving what’s not. . . . ‘The world needs more
philosophical enthusiasts,’ Weiner writes. This book is sure to
generate its share.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A pleasant surprise. Part high-level survey of the central ideas
of a diverse group of philosophers, part memoir, part 'how
to' book and part travelogue, [The Socrates Express] is an
invigorating introduction to some of philosophy’s eminently
practical uses. . . . A serious man of ideas . . . refreshingly
free of prescriptiveness.” —The Book Reporter
“Weiner makes a convincing and winningly presented case for
the practical applications of philosophy to everyday existence in
the 21st century. With humor and thoughtfulness, he distills the
wisdom of thinkers from throughout history . . . into ways to slow
down, ask questions, and pay attention. . . . His book offers an
appealing way to cope with the din of modern life and look at the
world with attentive eyes and ears.” —Publishers Weekly
“Equal parts vivifying travelogue and Philosophy 101 crash course .
. . Weiner’s gift is his lively ability to unearth fresh insights
about their ideas that relate to the chaos of the present day.”
—Boca Mag
“Weiner offers bubble gum philosophy that provides a quick, sweet
taste. . . . Those looking for lite insights will be drawn in
gradually from the shallow (getting out of bed and walking) to the
deep end (aging and death).” —Library Journal
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