Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers: How to Speak Freely with Michael Fontaine
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 7:00pm CST
The Wild Detectives - Ideas, Dallas, TX
321 N Zang BlvdDallas, TX 75208
Free
Event Description
What can Plato and Socrates teach us about free speech and dissent today? An accessible conversation with Michael Fontaine.
What can Plato and Socrates teach us about free speech and dissent today?
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers at The Wild Detectives brings Princeton University Press’s celebrated series into conversation with the present. The series pairs foundational texts with lively, accessible translations and introductions that show how ancient thinkers can still help us navigate modern life.
For this opening event, Michael Fontaine—translator and editor of How to Speak Freely—joins us for a conversation about Plato’s Apology of Socrates, free speech, dissent, and what it means to speak honestly when doing so carries a cost.
Admission is free, but RSVP is required. A ticket bundle that includes a copy of How to Speak Freely is also available through The Wild Detectives.