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A Life of Aretē: Excellence

Suppose you were living at the time of Isocrates in Greece (436-338 BCE), and you were about to start your education under Isocrates, one of the great educators of ancient Greece. Early on in your education you would probably hear about “Gnothi seauton” (‘Know yourself’) and Aretē (‘excellence’).

November 19, 2015 0 Comments Short URL, , , Uncategorized, Way of Life