Tag Archives: Socrates

A Day in the Life of an Ancient Athenian Citizen

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: It’s the 5th century BC. Because Athens’s allies pay the city tribute (i.e. protection money in exchange for Athens shielding them from the Persians), you are sufficiently wealthy that you don’t need to work for a living. You … Continue reading →

Posted in History, The Good Life | Tagged ancient Greece, ancient Greek art, ancient history, Plato, Socrates, symposium, Teaching Company | 7 Comments

Goosing My Religion

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Atheism is big these days. Have you noticed? And by “big” I don’t mean that a lot of people don’t believe in god (that’s been the case for a while); I mean that a lot of people … Continue reading →