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Plato, Socrates, Epictetus, Seneca and more. This is The Republic of Middle aged men Podcast. We are 3 real world mates, all of which are wanting to work through Philosophy classics, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle age

Tim, Lachlan and Reuben (All Certified Middle aged Men)


    • Mar 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Apology - Episode 42 - Socrates is too pretty for Prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 81:01


    Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 42. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks Link for the Amazon copy below https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08DSZ36Z5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Apology - Episode 41 - Separation of Self and State

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 75:02


    Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 41. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks Link for the Amazon copy below https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08DSZ36Z5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Apology - Episode 40 - Have a lizzle my fellow Grizzle.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 71:22


    Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 40. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks Link for the Amazon copy below https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08DSZ36Z5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Apology - Episode 39 - What about Horses?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 69:26


    Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 39. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks Link for the Amazon copy below https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08DSZ36Z5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Apology - Episode 38 - Socrates isn't an Atheist, by the Dog he isn't, by the god even...wait what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 79:46


    Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 38. In this second episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks Link for the Amazon copy below https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08DSZ36Z5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Apology - Episode 37 - Introduction to Platos Apology

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 39:10


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 37. This week we introduce our next read, Apology by Plato. The version of this book we will read together in season 3 is listed below via Amazon. We are really looking forward to reading through this book and finding out what else Socrates has in stall for us to discover. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08DSZ36Z5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    The Enchiridion - Episode 36 - Our Final thoughts on this book

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 35:51


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 36. This week we discuss our thoughts after our read through of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We really enjoyed this book and we hope you have as well. The next book we will read together in season 3 is listed below via Amazon. We are reading the Trial of Socrates in Season 3. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08DSZ36Z5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    The Enchiridion - Episode 35 - Live as one who would wish to be a Socrates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 68:34


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 35. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 44 to the end this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. This book finishes strong and points back to the man, the myth, Socrates, which we are very happy with. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    The Enchiridion - Episode 34- Top Spear, Smart Women and No Footwear embroidery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 63:17


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 34. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 34 - 43 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    The Enchiridion - Episode 33- Avoid many things Malaka, except Philosophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 81:35


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 33. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 32 - 33 (They are huge) this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. This week he discusses many things to avoid such as mens laughter, Games, Great people and too much food (that's right, have less Maccas). We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    The Enchiridion - Episode 32- Choked out by the Loins of Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 70:48


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 32. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 28 - 31 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. This week he discussed Fathers and Nature and many other things. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    The Enchiridion - Episode 31- Philosophos before Bros Or pay the price of a lettuce.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 67:10


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 31. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 23 - 27 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. Such a great section of the book this week, section 27 alone could be an entire episode to discuss, we hope you enjoy this weeks episode as much as we did. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    The Enchiridion - Episode 30 - When a Raven Croaks, do PT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 66:59


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 30. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 18 - 22 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. Really good conversation this week, the words and the drinks flowed and it was a good night recording. We covered Omens, Contests, Words , Impressions and more. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    The Enchiridion - Episode 29 - Say No to the hors d'oeuvres

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 73:54


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 29. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 13 - 17 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. Lots of interesting ideas in this part of the book such as how to not be a slave to anyone and how to treat tragedy and success. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    The Enchiridion - Episode 28 - Don't cry over spilt IT Issues.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 45:15


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 28. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 11 - 12 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic, on this episode we did encounter IT Issues which impacted our show and length of episode. Our apologies for this however the good news is we have solved the problem so moving forward we should be all good. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    The Enchiridion - Episode 27 - Trojan Impressions, Quit horsing around

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 56:27


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 27. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 5 - 10 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. Conveniently Tim has a Statue of a Greek Horse which is handsome but should he have pride in this? Please join us to find out. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    The Enchiridion - Episode 26 - Introducing Epictetus, First "Impressions"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 71:57


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 26. This week we begin our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We have an introduction to Epictetus and start working our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. Please join us for the journey. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    TROMAM - Season 2 - Episode 1 - What next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 37:04


    Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 25 (Season 2 Episode 1). This week we figure out what to read next on camera to speed up the process. We hope you enjoy watching the chaos. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    The Republic - Episode 24 - The Three Wise(r) Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 55:36


    Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 24. In this final episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts after completing our read through of Platos Republic. We share what we learned, what wisdom we have gained and try to answer several questions about this book. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks

    The Republic - Episode 23 - The Socratorian - This is the way

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 88:50


    Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 23. In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 10 of the Republic - FINALLY. This episode Socrates discusses the soul being eternal and how he believes Philosophy is the key to making it through the waters of forgetfulness or something like that. Plus he concludes wether being a Just man is worth it. We are very excited to continue our podcast and conclude our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 22 - Socrates prefers Tolkien over RR Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 55:29


    Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 22. In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 10 of the Republic. This episode Socrates discusses the bleeding hearts and artists and that they should be banned from the republic until they decide that maybe they need them. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 21 - living 729 times more pleasantly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 83:33


    Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 21 In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 9 of the Republic. This episode Socrates discusses Tyranny some more and finally answers the question put to him so many chapters ago. We also explore the need for law or rules for raising children and or for leading / ruling over those who are not philosophers. We discuss the nature of this model compared to the Catholic church and also explore the similarity between Socrates and John West. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 20 - When Protectors become Tyrants

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 80:34


    Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 20! In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 8 and first part of chapter 9 of the Republic. AND we do it face to face! This episode Socrates discusses Tyranny and the type of Men that are of the Tyrannical nature. We explore examples of this both past and present as well as receiving our presents! We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 19 - Democracy is still to blame

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 81:34


    Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 19! In this episode we cover the first half of the second half of book 8 of Plato's Republic. This episode Socrates discusses Democracy and the type of Men that serve the two types of government. We discuss how for us this was a look in the mirror and discuss what this means for us personally. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 18 - Elon Musk, 2021. A space Oligarchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 66:04


    Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 18! In this episode we cover the first half of book 8 of Plato's Republic. This episode Socrates discusses Timocracy and Oligarchy and the type of Men that serve the two types of government. We also discuss this method and Forza 5 drifting. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 17 - Plato's Cave & The bad seeds.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 84:11


    Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 17! In this episode we cover the second part of book seven. This episode Socrates discusses the purpose of Maths and the sciences and the appropriate ages of Philosophers. He also says looking up at the heavens is really looking down and that we need to look beyond the stars. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 16 - The Allegory of the Cave or Platos Cave... Socrates Cave? Lots of Cave!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 80:59


    Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 16! In this episode we cover the first part of book seven, Socrates Cave! (Platos Cave, Socrates Cave, the Allegory of the Cave, Aladdin's Cave of Wonders (well, not that cave) but MUCH CAVE! This episode Socrates uses the example of a cave to describe the journey of a philosopher and those who are not. An exceptionally powerful and insightful passage that has been explored by some of the greatest minds in history, (though we do not include ourselves in that list). We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 15 - Forms and the Furious, Socrates Drift Edition.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 75:43


    Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 15! In this episode we cover the second half of book 6 of Plato's Republic. This episode Socrates argues that like socialism no one has implemented philosophy as a political system properly and that the Theory of Forms can capture the idea of the ultimate Good, or as we discover the nature of drifting, hence the Fast and the Furious Pun. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 14 - No Country for Old Socrates

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 80:30


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic (Plato's The Republic) and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.comWelcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 14! In this episode we cover the first half of book 6 of Plato's Republic. This episode Socrates explores the Nature of Philosophers, Ship Captains and Seeds. This chapter is epic and has heaps of gems within it! We are so excited to share these with you. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 13 - The Art of War, Discord and Philosophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 75:32


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 13! In this episode we cover the second half of book 5. This episode Socrates explores taking kids to war, how to keep them safe while learning at war and what makes a Philosopher different from someone with an opinion. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 12 - Think of the Women and Children!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 77:45


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 12! In this episode we cover the first half of book 5. This episode Socrates is reminded to think of the women and children and also addresses the problem of sex in the Republic. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. e hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 11 - How Socrates got his Soul back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 67:17


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 11! In this episode we cover the conclusion of book 4. This episode Socrates applies something resembling the beginning of a definition of justice for the republic to a man. But does it work? Join us to find out. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 10 - Mind your own business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 81:48


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 10! This episode Socrates discovers something resembling the beginning of a definition of justice for the republic but like all things Socrates, this is going to take a while to get to the punch line. In this episode we cover the Middle Third of book 4 (though we thought it would be the 2nd half, its too deep to do in 2 episodes). We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 9 - Live and let Legislate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 81:17


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 9! Stop, Legislate and Listen, Socrates is back with a brand new impression. In this episode we cover the fist half of book 4, Socrates discusses Class systems & wealth, the impact of music on culture and should society be doctored by legislation or should its immune system fend for its self. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 8 - Socrates, Making a Lie great again.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 78:24


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 8! In this episode, Book 3 Part 3, we discover Guardians are actually Auxiliaries, leaders are actually Guardians and all of the citizens in his republic contain traces of metal. Socrates was a metal head dude. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 7 - Corinthian Girls and Athenian confectionary, which is sweeter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 64:44


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 7! In this episode, Book 3 Part 2, we address the elephant in the room, Socrates and his dislike towards Doctors and discuss the below video about safety and culture (link Below) https://youtu.be/e3EsCIjvrSw We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 6 - Republic of the Apes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 79:26


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 6! In this episode, we discuss Lockdown (again) in NSW, The purpose of Literature including music and how it should influence Socrates ideal republics Guardians Character, and what we think about mixing apes with humans (Story link below) https://youtu.be/hzVp4mxqOJ4 We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 5 - "Dogs are philosophers too"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 75:05


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 5! In this episode, we discuss Lockdown in NSW, Socrates - did he answer the age old question "Who's a good boy?" and who is God? We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks Tim.

    The Republic - Episode 4 - Vice is Nice but is Virtue worth the toil?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 70:03


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 4! We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 3 - "Socrates - Sith Lord, Intellectual Glutton or Philosopher"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 59:17


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 3! In this episode, Socrates samples too many debating delights, Debates on Mass, uses Absolutes like a Sith and ends up not surprisingly knowing nothing - like an old School Jon Snow. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 1 - “Plato, Cuppacino & Winstons Churchill's drinking habits.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 37:52


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Episode 1 - “Plato, Cuppacino & Winstons Churchill's drinking habits.” Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 1! We are very excited to kick off our podcast and introduce ourselves and the first book we will be reading, Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

    The Republic - Episode 2 - "Socrates and what to do when there isn't an X Box"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 58:21


    Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Episode 2 - "Socrates and what to do when there isn't an X Box" Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 2! We are very excited to begin our journey through the first chapter / book from Plato's The Republic. This book is already impacting the way we think and behave and we have only just started! We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com Thanks.

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