Since Athens is considered the birthplace of democracy, the ancient Greek statesman Pericles must be considered its father.

Aspasia of Miletus, renowned for her sharp intellect and eloquence, captivated Athenian society as a philosopher, rhetorician, and advisor to Pericles Credit: Thanos Matanis, Greek Reporter Athens’ ...

Here, I will first describe the “truth about love” that Diotima conveyed to Socrates. I will then explain why we might assume that Diotima is based on a real person – Aspasia of Miletus – and suggest ...

AUTHORS: Craig Potts, Susan Philip KEYWORDS: Aspasia, Capital, Hetaera, Legacy, Social Mobility JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.13 No.4, April 28, 2025 ABSTRACT: Aspasia of Miletus ...

JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.13 No.4, April 28, 2025 ABSTRACT: Aspasia of Miletus remains a somewhat enigmatic figure, overshadowed by the flood of male-centric narratives from ...

JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.13 No.4, April 28, 2025 ABSTRACT: Aspasia of Miletus remains a somewhat enigmatic figure, overshadowed by the flood of male-centric narratives from ...