Socrates and his livelihood

Archai: Revista de Estudos Sobre as Origens Do Pensamento Ocidental 31 (2021)
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Abstract

Known for his poverty, what does Socrates live on? A careful study of the sources reveals that he could satisfy his needs in three different ways: by begging, by the generosity of his friends and by the gifts promised by powerful men. However, regarding these means, the sources are ambivalent: some indicate that Socrates used them, but others that he firmly rejected them in order to preserve his independence.

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Louis-André Dorion
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