Long before they were remembered as the great thinkers of Greece, three boys—Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle—played, argued, and learned beneath the same Grecian sun. In this beautifully written collection of philosophical tales, L. R. Caldwell brings ancient Athens to life through the eyes of its most curious young minds. Each chapter follows the boys as they discover wisdom in the simplest of moments—shadows that move with the light, a broken toy, a quarrel by a well, a runaway goat, or a lesson learned from an old potter. Through their laughter, questions, and quiet wonder, the timeless roots of philosophy begin to take shape. What is truth? What gives something value? Can beauty be found in imperfection? And what makes a life worth living? Blending history, imagination, and moral reflection, The Young Philosophers of Athens reminds readers that the search for understanding often begins in childhood—that wisdom is not found in temples or scrolls, but in the willingness to see meaning in the everyday. Perfect for thoughtful readers, students, and teachers alike, this book invites all ages to rediscover the world as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle once did: with open eyes, open hearts, and endless curiosity.