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Socrates and his wife

Post 1

minorvogonpoet

The relationship between Socrates and his wife (I think she was called Xanthippe)is interesting. smiley - smiley

The status of women in ancient Greece was very low and Socrates may have been showing himself to be broad-minded in marrying a woman who gave him a hard time.smiley - smiley


Socrates and his wife

Post 2

paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant

Socrates seems to have been fond of arguing. His wife was also fond of arguing. Birds of a feather flock together. smiley - smiley

The Socratic method has its uses, but it can also be used to badger people when they would rather enjoy a somewhat calmer routine...


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