In Print: From Socrates to the Supreme Court: An Introduction to Philosophy through the Law

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From Socrates to the Supreme Court: An Introduction to Philosophy through the Law
Routledge, October 2025

In Print: <i>From Socrates to the Supreme Court: An Introduction to Philosophy through the Law<i>

Blending two disciplines that have long grappled with the same fundamental questions, From Socrates to the Supreme Court introduces philosophy to undergraduates through the lens of law. Drawing on cases, concepts, and doctrines—from mens rea and statutory interpretation to free speech and discrimination—Glazer demonstrates how philosophical issues play out in real-world legal contexts. The book surveys moral and political philosophy, epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of mind and language, tracing ideas from Plato and Aristotle to Wittgenstein and Anscombe.

A former attorney who practiced law for more than three decades before turning to philosophy, Glazer previously authored Searching for Oedipus: How I Found Meaning in an Ancient Masterpiece (2018).