Jim Stockton
Emeritus lecturer in philosophy and author of The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972: A Life, specializing in the history of the Socratic Club and mid-20th century Oxford philosophy.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 27min
#255 Jim Stockton: Exploring the Oxford University Socratic Club
Jim Stockton, emeritus philosophy lecturer and author on the Oxford Socratic Club, walks through Lewis’s pivotal role in shaping the club. He highlights notable members like Antony Flew and Bernard Williams. Conversations cover the club’s Somerville roots and women’s organizing, plus famous friendships, rivalries, and mid-century Christian–atheist debates.
