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Length:
79 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, I speak about Socrates with Armand D'Angour, professor of classics at Oxford University. He is the translator of How to Innovate: An Ancient Guide to Creative Thinking (2021) and the author of Socrates in Love: The Making of a Philosopher (2020), among other works.Thank you for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life. This post is public so feel free to share it.Highlights* Why should we care about Socrates today?* How reliable are our sources regarding Socrates?* What was Socrates like as a young man?* How do you imagine his relationship with Pericles and Aspasia?* Why did Socrates love Alcibiades so much?  * Did Socrates have a mental illness?* Why was Socrates executed?Links* Armand D’Angour’s website* Socrates in Love: The Making of a PhilosopherThank you for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life at donaldrobertson.substack.com/subscribe
Released:
Oct 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (36)

Donald Robertson, the author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor", and a cognitive-behavioral therapist, talks about how to apply Stoicism in the modern world, discussing philosophy, psychology and self-improvement with guests from all walks of life. donaldrobertson.substack.com