Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast

Socrates and Love

Oct 19, 2023

Armand D'Angour, professor of classics at Oxford University, discusses Socrates and his life. Topics include Socrates' relationships with Pericles and Aspasia, his love for Alcibiades, and the reasons behind his execution.

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Armand D'Angour

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Quick takeaways

Socrates' relationship with Aspasia, an influential woman, greatly influenced his thinking and philosophy.

Aspasia, through her sophisticated approach, challenged Socrates' usual method of questioning and seeking wisdom.

Socrates' close connections with Pericles and Alcibiades highlight a complex web of relationships that shaped his life and circumstances.

Deep dives

The Relevance of Socrates

Socrates is a fundamental figure in Western philosophy and is known for his life and death, as well as the Socratic method. However, there is much more to Socrates than these facts. He is an interesting and important figure in the history of philosophy, and there is a lot of information about him that people are not aware of.

Introduction

2min

Reconstructing the Common Understanding of Socrates

22min

Socrates' Personal Experiences and Reflections in Plato's Dialogues

2min

The Intriguing Story of Socrates and Aspasia

15min

Socrates' Connections and Background

3min

Pericles and the Influential Figures Surrounding Him

2min

Speculation on Socrates' Mother and Aspasia

23min

Socrates and Pericles: Friction and Farewell

9min

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.

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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 Philosopher

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Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast

Socrates and Love

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