A fantastic read bout the dialogue Socrates could have had. Insightful and engaging! This book gives a penetrating look into the philosophy of Socrates and how he viewed ethics, emotion, and logic!

This book offers a compelling look at Socrates and the origins of his philosophy. It dives deeply into how Socrates developed his ideas, often challenging his own beliefs in the search for wisdom about life’s most meaningful questions. I appreciated how it captured his dedication to his country, even as he pursued his ideals. While the detailed accounts of the battles felt a bit extensive, they still added a valuable layer of historical context. I was surprised to learn just how many stoic principles trace back to him—a revelation I hadn't fully appreciated before reading this. Well-written and insightful.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher, St. Martin's Press for the ARC

This was brilliant. Honestly, there is so much I want to keep thinking about. Even though the topics are presented simply and logically, they were deep and complicated. As I listened to this, I thought it was remarkable how much Socrates still influences how people think. I chose to study psychology instead of philosophy, but I think Socrates understood psychology at least as well as any psychologist.
Socrates understood how philosophical concepts are tied into our psychology and how we think, The book is presented mostly as a series of dialogues, which is appropriate considering the original texts about Socrates. There is also a great explanation of history, showing the effects of war, relationships, and death on society.
The narrator's accent was great, and I felt like I could listen to him for hours no matter what the topic. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me listen to this audiobook.

This was a bit long. I do like to revel through these stoic stories. Making myself more aware of the thoughts and how much we actually control them. Good narration. Thoughtful writing. Lots of pondering for me to do now. Thanks, NetGalley for the listen!