Socrates’ Philosophy for Physical Exercise | Xenophon's Memorabilia

Physical education and cultivating a good body obvious takes time and effort, with the decision to work out not being so simple for some. This video showcases Socrates’ arguments for working out and getting an athletic body in Xenophon’s Memorabilia.
Socrates argues first that there are no downsides to having a good body. It is pretty difficult to come up with negatives with a good body as opposed to positives. One might object that a good body requires time and effort, but that’s a downside regarding the means of acquiring a good body, not the body itself. Even if we consider the time and effort requirements, it’s possible to view these in a positive light, noting the mental health benefits associated with putting in that time and effort.
Socrates concludes with a final popular quote about realizing our full potential in the realm of our physical body. Although it seems like an impossibility to truly acquire the best body we could possibly have, simply by trying we’re able to see our achievements manifest themselves physically.
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