Socrates in Love with Armand D’Angour

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In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Armand D'Angour, the author of Socrates in Love: The Making of a Philosopher. In the conversation, we discuss the life and development of Socrates as a philosopher. We delve into Socrates' philosophy and why he is such a perennial figure. Specifically, you can expect to learn about the idea of the soul, the importance of questioning assumptions, self-reflection, and much more! (I really enjoyed the conversation and hope you do as well!!!).
Key Takeaways
Socrates' inner voice, known as his divine sign, was a physical condition that guided him away from danger.
The concept of the soul in Socrates' philosophy referred to the essence of a person that transcends the physical body and connects to the divine.
Socrates' philosophy emphasized questioning assumptions and examining one's life to determine how best to live.
The Delphic maxim 'Know Thyself' encourages self-reflection and examining one's qualities and priorities.


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