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Socrates in Love
Socrates in Love: The Making of a Philosopher | Armand D’Angour
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An innovative and insightful exploration of the passionate early life of Socrates and the influences that led him to become the first and greatest of philosophers Socrates: the philosopher whose questioning gave birth to the ideas of Western thought, and whose execution marked the end of the Athenian Golden Age. Yet despite his pre-eminence among the great thinkers of history, little of his life story is known. What we know tends to begin in his middle age and end with his trial and death. Our conception of Socrates has relied upon Plato and Xenophon – men who met him when he was in his fifties and a well-known figure in war-torn Athens. There is mystery at the heart of Socrates' story: what turned the young Socrates into a philosopher? What drove him to pursue with such persistence, at the cost of social acceptance and ultimately of his life, a whole new way of thinking about the meaning of existence? In this revisionist biography, Armand D'Angour draws on neglected sources to explore the passions and motivations of young Socrates, showing how love transformed him into the philosopher he was to become. What emerges is the figure of Socrates as never previously portrayed: a heroic warrior, an athletic wrestler and dancer – and a passionate lover. Socrates in Love sheds new light on the formative journey of the philosopher, finally revealing the identity of the woman who Socrates claimed inspired him to develop ideas that have captivated thinkers for 2,500 years.
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Olivia306
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A beautiful and interesting depiction of Socrates the man, not just the philosopher. It traces, through the few documented scraps of history we have about him, the origins and the journey that actually transformed him into the emblematic figure that he is today. What is most important is the way love (not just the romantic kind) played a key role in his life. A fascinating read!

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QuoteQueen
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4/5💚s

Definitely got a different look at Socrates than anything I‘ve ever read about him. He‘s a lover, a strong solider, and of course a brilliant philosopher responsible for some of my favorite philosophies of life. I really appreciate the research and explanation of where ideas about Socrates as a young man came from. My favorite part was the afterword where a semi-fictional/really good guess what his entire life was like.

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QuoteQueen
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My reward for taking care of my health and getting 18 vials of blood drawn today!

Okay so maybe I pre-ordered it and it arrived the same day I had blood drawn...I‘m gonna call it a reward anyways. Lol.

Super excited for this one! Socrates as a young man! I wonder if I will cry like I did when I read that other biography of Socrates. 🤔 Which was silly cause I knew how it would end...but feelings are silly sometimes anyways. 😜😂🤷ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸