Socrates in Love with Armand D’Angour
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!
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Philosophers before Socrates were less interested in asking how humans should live or how we can seek to know what is true or good. Their inquiries mainly aimed to offer plausible speculations about such things as the physical composition of the universe and the genesis of the material world. By contrast, Socrates thought nothing was more important than understanding how best to cultivate and train the psūchē – the soul or spirit of a human being.
— Armand D’Angour, Socrates in Love
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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Until next time, be wise and be well,
J.W.
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