Socrates valued the soul over the body
Socrates taught that cultivating the soul through wisdom and virtue was essential for a good life, far outweighing physical pleasures or bodily comforts.
Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, born around 469 BCE, famously believed that caring for the soul was more important than physical pleasures or material wealth. He argued that true happiness comes from pursuing virtue, wisdom, and moral excellence, viewing the soul as a person's true essence.
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