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Socrates and Love
Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast
Speculation on Socrates' Mother and Aspasia
They discuss the role of Socrates' mother and Aspasia in his life, questioning the literal meaning of Socrates' claim to have followed in his mother's profession as a midwife. They explore the possibility of their meeting and consider the social status and activities of Socrates' mother. They highlight the contrast between serious biographers and comic playwrights in their portrayals of Aspasia.
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