This is one of the most innovative, meaningful, and historically important books I have ever read. Dr. Neal Grossman, Associate Professor Emeritus of Philosophy from the University of Illinois in Chicago, has spent years engaging in conversations – in his head – with four of the greatest minds in human history. Sub-titled "A Post-Materialist Social Order," the timing of this book is propitious: its publication occurs during the founding of the Academy for the Advancement of Postmaterialist Sciences (www.AAPSglobal.com). Grossman's book provides a philosophical grounding and vision for this profound evolution in human consciousness and understanding. Are these dialogues fictional, or are they real? The conclusion from contemporary postmaterialist science is that we should not only thank Dr. Grossman for writing this seminal book, but we should express our deepest gratitude to Socrates, Plato, Spinoza, and William James for their continuing wisdom and caring as well. ~ Prof. Gary E. Schwartz, The University of Arizona, author of The Afterlife Experiments

Through a fantastic (double entendre) conversation with four now-disembodied philosophical giants, Grossman takes readers on a playful joyride through the highlights of Western philosophy, all in pursuit of very serious subjects: the nature of human existence and of the social order that would enable humanity to proceed from its currently precarious future on earth to a future characterized by dynamic yet secure sustainability. Previous knowledge of philosophy helpful but not required to join and enjoy the ride! ~ Janice Holden, EdD, LPC-S, NCC, ACMHP, Chair Professor, University of North Texas

Dr. Neal Grossman's book, Conversations With Socrates and Plato, takes the reader from a beginning understanding of afterlife research to a much broader and more in depth view of the implications of these findings. Is it Neal, or is it Plato? I am not sure where to draw that line. What I am sure of is that all of the quotes in the book come from some of the most brilliant people who ever lived. I include Neal in that group. ~ Allan Botkin, Psy.D., author of Induced After Death Communication: A Miraculous Therapy for Grief and Loss

Conversations with Socrates and Plato by Neal Grossman is original in style and substance. Grossman has authored a book-length dialogue between himself and Socrates, Plato, Spinoza, and William James. With this cast of characters, we are taken through spirited discussions of basic aspects of social reality: reason, language, emotion, love, friendship, sexuality, beauty, inspiration, all this culminating in a fresh and daring consideration of old age and death. The key to the importance and great value of this book lies in the subtitle. A social order that is “post-materialist” must also be post-consumerist, post-capitalist, and post-militarist. So this is a book about a necessary revolution of consciousness, and deserves to be widely read. ~ Michael Grosso, Ph.D., author of The Final Choice: Death or Transcendence

A fascinating dialog about a possible future in which ‘all together seek the common advantage of all.’ Neal Grossman, a professional philosopher uniquely qualified for such a task, lays out in detail how our future children must be educated for this vision to be realized. The book is a feast of well-written, lively discussion of many of the subjects that thoughtful people wonder about. Neal’s rich and original insights about the nature and origin of beauty, in particular music, and what we should expect at death especially delighted me. And the final pages will be treasured. ~ Prof. Stafford Betty, Ph.D., author and academic

What happens when Plato and Socrates have an extended chat with a contemporary philosopher about things that matter - the nature of our mind, sexuality, child-rearing, life and death, the hereafter, and dozens of other issues that perplex all of us? I know of nothing comparable to philosopher Neal Grossman’s remarkable book. "Conversations with Socrates and Plato" is spiced with wisdom, wit and humor on every page. It presents a perspective of life and social conduct in which consciousness is fundamental, not derived from the atoms and molecules of our physical brain, and in which a deep unity and connectedness between people are factual. To see why these majestic views are valid, and what difference they can make in your life, buckle up and jump in! ~ Larry Dossey, MD, author of One Mind: Why Our Individual Mind Is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why It Matters