The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter
Title
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1973
Abstract
Aryeh Kosman writes: When I presented it, as I recall, I read a silly little poem for the occasion, (nods to W. Gilbert) which delighted Rosamond Kent Sprague (who chaired the session) no end:
Sophrosyne in the soul
Leads to quiet self control
Which is not the same
As Dolce far niente
Fast or slow as he may please
The Sophron acts with quiet ease
As the ancient Romans said
Festina Lente.
Recommended Citation
Kosman, L. Aryeh, "Sophrosune as Quietness" (1973). The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter. 270.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/sagp/270
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Notes
L. A. Kosman presented “Sophrosyne as Quietness” to the Society at its meeting with the Eastern Division of the American Philosophical Association in Atlanta in 1973. A revised version was published in John P. Anton & Anthony Preus, eds.1983. Essays in Ancient Greek Philosophy, vol. 2. SUNY, 203-216 with the title "Charmides' First Definition: Sophrosyne as Quietness."
For information about the author see: https://www.haverford.edu/users/akosman