Armand D’Angour

About the Author

Armand D’Angour is a distinguished classicist and Professor of Classics at the University of Oxford, where he has dedicated his career to unraveling the intricacies of ancient Greek literature and philosophy. Renowned for his innovative approaches to classical texts, D’Angour brings a fresh perspective to the lives and works of antiquity's greatest thinkers. His acclaimed book, Socrates in Love: The Making of a Philosopher, explores the enigmatic figure of Socrates through a lens of personal relationships and cultural context, revealing how love and intellectual passion shaped one of history's most influential minds. With a blend of scholarly rigor and engaging narrative, D’Angour's writings bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern readership, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the philosophical foundations of Western thought.