Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface: Inspiration in the Weight Room ix
4. Acknowledgments xix
5. Part I: Setting Goals with Socrates
6. Introduction 1
7. 1. Bravery: Laches 3
8. 2. Discipline: Charmides 11
9. 3. Friendship: Lysis 21
10. 4. Justice: Republic 1 28
11. 5. Wisdom: Apology 38
12. Part II: Personal Training with Plato
13. Introduction 47
14. 6. Drinking Games: Symposium 172a-199c 57
15. 7. Mysteries of Love: Symposium 199c-212c 68
16. 8. Music, Gymnastics, and Moral Development: Republic 2–4 79
17. 9. Women at the Gym: Republic 5–7 87
18. 10. Justice as Civic and Mental Health: Republic 8–10 101
19. Part III: Aristotle’s Elite Performers
20. Introduction 111
21. 11. A Sketch of the Good Life: NE 1 119
22. 12. Training: NE 2–3 135
23. 13. Greatness of Spirit: NE 4 146
24. 14. Sportsmanship and Thinking on One’s Feet: NE 5–6 155
25. 15. Enjoying Discipline: NE 7 166
26. 16. Gym Buddies: NE 8–9 175
27. 17. Aspiring to Immortality: NE 10 188
28. Epilogue: Greek Philosophy beyond the Gym 197
29. Notes 201
30. Bibliography 243
31. Index 257