Socrates in Love with Armand D’Angour

In Search of Wisdom

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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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