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Socrates in Love
The Making of a Philosopher
Book • 2019
In this book, Armand D'Angour delves into the life of Socrates, challenging common myths and presenting a new perspective on how Socrates became the philosopher he is known for.
The book focuses on the influence of Aspasia of Miletus, a brilliant and educated woman, who is argued to be the real-life inspiration behind the character of Diotima in Plato's Symposium.
D'Angour uses neglected sources to portray Socrates as a young man who was transformed by his experiences, including his love for Aspasia, into the philosopher who laid the foundations of Western philosophy.
The book provides a detailed account of Socrates' life, correcting misperceptions and offering a historically grounded portrait of the man behind the philosophy.
The book focuses on the influence of Aspasia of Miletus, a brilliant and educated woman, who is argued to be the real-life inspiration behind the character of Diotima in Plato's Symposium.
D'Angour uses neglected sources to portray Socrates as a young man who was transformed by his experiences, including his love for Aspasia, into the philosopher who laid the foundations of Western philosophy.
The book provides a detailed account of Socrates' life, correcting misperceptions and offering a historically grounded portrait of the man behind the philosophy.
