Assassin's Creed Odyssey lets players spend time with renowned philosopher Sokrates - but it also lets us meet his surprisingly younger and outspoken wife, Xanthippe. Sources are clear that Sokrates valued her independent mind and argumentative nature. This raises the interesting question, to what extent was Sokrates’ worldview influenced and shaped by Xanthippe’s honest companionship?
Prof Michael Griffin helps Tristan Hughes to understand this dynamic relationship. Watch Michael's videos about philosophy on the Delphic Philosophy YouTube channel.
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Hosted by: Tristan Hughes
Edited by: Alex Jones
Produced by: Robin McConnell
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Odyssey (Greek version) by The Flight, Michael Georgiades, Fanny Perrier-Rochas
Barnabas-Master by The Flight, Michael Georgiades
Phoibe the Orphan by The Flight, Michael Georgiades
Markos by The Flight, Michael Georgiades
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