Figs in Winter
1 min readFeb 24, 2020

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Good point, but Nietzsche’s interpretation is unfounded. Socrates was healed because his soul will be in a better state after he died. After all, just before taking the hemlock he was discoursing on the nature and survival of the soul. No nihilism involved.

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Figs in Winter
Figs in Winter

Written by Figs in Winter

by Massimo Pigliucci, a scientist, philosopher, and Professor at the City College of New York. Exploring and practicing Stoicism & other philosophies of life.

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