[Denton, Texas] — [March 25, 2025] — Acclaimed author Jack Ryan has released his latest novel, Blame It on Socrates, an intellectually stimulating and thought-provoking exploration of philosophy, personal identity, and the human condition.

In Blame It on Socrates, Ryan follows the story of Professor Patrick Dolan, a middle-aged, disillusioned philosophy instructor who grapples with questions about existence, meaning, and personal responsibility. After a life-altering event, Dolan embarks on a journey that forces him to confront his beliefs, his identity, and the complex truths about the world around him. As the “good” professor navigates through a series of bizarre philosophical dilemmas and real-world challenges, readers are taken on a rollercoaster of introspection, action, and suspense.

“Philosophy isn’t just for scholars in dusty rooms who read endless books about guys in bedsheets with names you can’t spell or pronounce,” says Ryan, “It’s something that impacts us all in our everyday lives. Blame It on Socrates is my attempt to bring those ancient ideas into modern contexts. The novel raises questions about how we live our lives and how we can make sense of a world that often feels chaotic and unpredictable.”