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Latest podcast episodes about plato's republic

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Madison's Notes: Plato's Republic (Books VIII and IX): A Conversation with Marcus Gibson

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021


Are Books VIII and IX the climax of the Republic? Is 21st century America a democratic or oligarchic society? Are democratic societies destined for tyranny? Marcus Gibson, Director of the Princeton Initiative in Catholic Thought, returns to Madison’s Notes to continue our series on the Platonic dialogues with a discussion of Books VIII and IX […]

Madison's Notes
Plato's Republic (Books VIII and IX): A Conversation with Marcus Gibson

Madison's Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 45:55


Are Books VIII and IX the climax of the Republic? Is 21st century America a democratic or oligarchic society? Are democratic societies destined for tyranny? Marcus Gibson, Director of the Princeton Initiative in Catholic Thought, returns to Madison's Notes to continue our series on the Platonic dialogues with a discussion of Books VIII and IX of the Republic. 

Ancient Greece Declassified
R3.5 Food for the Soul | Plato's Republic, book 3 w/ Angie Hobbs (pt. 2)

Ancient Greece Declassified

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 41:08


In the second half of book 3 of the Republic, Plato lays out the controversial theory of mimesis, which states that all art, man-made objects, and cultural products in our environment have profound effects on the health of our souls.  With us to help us unpack, analyze, and evaluate Plato’s arguments is, once again, Angie Hobbs, professor of the public understanding of philosophy at the University of Sheffield, England.  ------------------ Support Ancient Greece Declassified on Patreon: patreon.com/greecepodcast Or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/greecepodcast

Ancient Greece Declassified
R3 Who Guards the Guardians? | Plato's Republic, book 3 w/ Angie Hobbs

Ancient Greece Declassified

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 44:42


Following Socrates' claim that the ideal republic should be ruled by a class of "guardians," the question naturally arises: Who or what will keep these guardians in check? How do you prevent the government from becoming an unaccountable and oppressive regime? Our exploration of Plato's Republic continues, this time with Angie Hobbs, professor of the public understanding of philosophy at the University of Sheffield in England. She has written several books including Plato and the Hero, which touches on a lot of the topics we will be discussing today. Her latest book is a short guide to Plato’s Republic in the Ladybird Expert Series. Stay tuned at the end of this episode for a chance to win a copy of the book. *** Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/greecepodcast Or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/greecepodcast

Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM
The Agora: Plato's Republic

Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 52:50


Join host Griffin McHaffie as he talks with Dr. Mickey Craig, William and Berniece Grewcock Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about Plato's REPUBLIC.

Cafeteria Catholics
POLITICS - Dr. John Cuddeback: Plato's Republic

Cafeteria Catholics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 124:22


Ancient Greece Declassified
R2.5 The Justice Loophole | Plato's Republic, book 2 w/ Rachel Barney

Ancient Greece Declassified

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 54:03


Our exploration of Plato's Republic continues with this discussion of book 2 with philosopher Rachel Barney. Is the fear of God necessary for morality? How can you educate people so that they value and practice justice? Rachel Barney is professor of classics and ancient philosophy at the University of Toronto. She specializes in the work Plato and has spent many years analyzing and unraveling some of the key issues in the Republic. ------------------ Support the project Via Patreon: patreon.com/greecepodcast Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/greecepodcast ------------------ Scholarly works mentioned during the conversation: Rachel Barney. “Ring-Composition in Plato: the Case of Republic X,” in M. McPherran (ed.), Cambridge Critical Guide to Plato’s Republic. Cambridge University Press, 2010, 32-51. (pdf) Jonathan Lear. "Inside and Outside The Republic," in Phronesis, 1992. vol. XXXVII/2 (pdf)

Ancient Greece Declassified
R2 All Men Would Be Tyrants | Plato's Republic, book 2

Ancient Greece Declassified

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 52:55


The third installment in our ongoing series on Plato's Republic. Use the following timestamps for easier navigation: 2:40 Introduction to book 2 11:35 Glaucon's speech in favor of injustice 20:00 Adeimantus' speech on the weakness of pro-justice arguments 26:30 Socrates reply; the city-soul analogy 38:20 The education of the Guardians 44:40 Analysis and conclusion ------------------ Support Ancient Greece Declassified on Patreon: patreon.com/greecepodcast Or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/greecepodcast ------------------ The intro to this episode was provided by Dominic Perry, host of the History of Egypt podcast.

Ancient Greece Declassified
R1 The Hunt for Justice | Plato's Republic, book 1

Ancient Greece Declassified

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 74:19


The second installment in our 11-part series on Plato's Republic. Use the following timestamps for easier navigation: 0:22 Introduction: virtues vs values 7:10 The beginning of the Republic 13:50 Cephalus’ “definition” of justice 15:10 Polemarchus tries to define justice 29:30 Thrasymachus challenges Socrates 34:20 Thrasymachus tries to define justice 42:25 Thrasymachus praises injustice 54:45 Epilogue I: Is this good philosophy? 1:08:10 Epilogue II: Is this good literature? ------------------ Support Ancient Greece Declassified on Patreon: patreon.com/grecepodcast Or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/greecepodcast

Classics
Episode 22 - Plato's Republic

Classics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 39:30


The perfect accompaniment to Jeannette DeCelles-Zwerneman’s latest guide, Leading a Seminar on Plato’s Republic, this episode features an interview with the author herself. She and Cana Academy President, Andrew Zwerneman, cover some of the background to the writing of the Republic and discuss why this is an excellent text to study with high-schoolers.

Ancient Greece Declassified
R0 Plato's Republic, or: How to Stop a Civil War

Ancient Greece Declassified

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 59:54


A foundational text in both ethics and political thought, the Republic was shaped by Plato's traumatic experiences as a young man witnessing civil war and the collapse of Athenian democracy. This is the first installment in an 11-part series on this classic work.  The episode has four parts, beginning at the following time-stamps: 0:22 Introduction to the work and to the series 8:50 Historical Background 25:25 Contents and Structure of the Republic 49:45 Conclusion: Irony and Foreboding ------------------ For more information, check out greecepodcast.com/republic ------------------ Support Ancient Greece Declassified on Patreon: patreon.com/greecepodcast Or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/greecepodcast  

JovianMoondough Show
Ep. 7: Intro to Plato's Republic

JovianMoondough Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 196:00


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The Savage Nation Podcast
From Plato's Republic to Our Republic, How it Relates to Trump or Biden

The Savage Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 73:36


We're in a modern day 'Plato's Republic'; Update on Our Fight for America, left off NYT best seller list, despite outselling books on the list; How Savage and others are being censored on Twitter; Why is NPR and other organizations being funded/been shut down? We need tougher laws to contain BLM and Antifa; We are a socialist nation now; How vaccines are developed and the dangers of new vaccines; Savage talks his appointment to the Presidio Trust by President Trump; Why this election matters; Who really have authority in this country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stoic Meditations
Do not wait for Plato's Republic

Stoic Meditations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 2:27


Do not expect Plato’s Republic: but be content if the smallest thing goes on well, and consider such an event to be no small matter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support

Thesis: Everything Is Everything
Episode 34: Plato's republic

Thesis: Everything Is Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 80:17


On today's show we dive into Plato's republic, specifically part 9 books 6-9. He talks about democracy and the character of democratic society, as it devolves into a tyranny. thesis.jmarie@gmail.com Plato's republic audiobook. https://youtu.be/CqGsg01ycpk

Boring Books for Bedtime
Plato's Republic: Introduction and Analysis, Part 3

Boring Books for Bedtime

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 56:41


Let's return to the musings of Victorian classicist Benjamin Jowett, his analysis of Plato's Republic, and a lot of sleepy Socratic opinions about the inappropriateness of flutes. Keep this podcast ad-free and relaxed by joining our Patreon or dropping us a tip via Buy Me A Coffee. Everyone contributing in July will be entered in this month's drawing for a print copy of one of your faves--the 1897 Sears Catalog! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW Connect: www.boringbookspod.com Read "The Republic" at Project Gutenberg: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55201 Music: “Peace” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY-NC http://leerosevere.bandcamp.com If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, contact me on our website!

After This: A Unification Podcast
Plato's Republic Part One

After This: A Unification Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 63:29


In this episode Shannon takes us through an abridged reading of Plato's Republic, this will be a multi parter, but we have fun digging into Plato's crazy eugenics and colourised caste system full of censorship and sex lotteries.

Knowing You Know Nothing
Ep 29 - Plato's The Allegory of the Cave w/ Dylan Monroe and Cody Watkins

Knowing You Know Nothing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 129:57


This podcast episode covered the philosophy behind Plato's The Allegory of the Cave (which is a small portion of Plato's Republic). I was fortunate enough to have this meaningful conversation with Dylan Monroe and Cody Watkins. Thank you for listening! Links below for more information on the reading. Image: Allegory of the Cave Link: https://www.learning-mind.com/plato-allegory-of-the-cave/ Allegory of the Cave (From Plato's Republic PDF) https://web.stanford.edu/class/ihum40/cave.pdf

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.10: Republic Book Ten

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 1:00


Christina Bieber Lake, Michial Farmer, and Nathan Gilmour talk about book ten of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.10: Republic Book Ten

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 1:00


Christina Bieber Lake, Michial Farmer, and Nathan Gilmour talk about book ten of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.9: Republic Book Nine

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 1:00


Jay Eldred, Charles Hackney, and Carla Godwin talk about book nine of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.9: Republic Book Nine

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 1:00


Jay Eldred, Charles Hackney, and Carla Godwin talk about book nine of Plato's Republic.

Classical Stuff You Should Know
122: Plato VIII: Aaron, Timmy, Ollie, Dmitri, and Tyrone

Classical Stuff You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 55:32


In book eight of Plato's Republic, Socrates discusses the degradation of an Aristocracy into more mediocre forms of government. Spoiler, democracy is not near the top.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.8: Republic Book Eight

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 1:00


Michial Farmer, Victoria Reynolds Farmer, and Coyle Neal talk about book eight of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.8: Republic Book Eight

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 1:00


Michial Farmer, Victoria Reynolds Farmer, and Coyle Neal talk about book eight of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.7: Republic Book Seven

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 1:00


Todd Pedlar, Danny Anderson, Michial Farmer, and Carla Godwin talk about book seven of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.7: Republic Book Seven

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 1:00


Todd Pedlar, Danny Anderson, Michial Farmer, and Carla Godwin talk about book seven of Plato's Republic.

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Education in Plato's Republic - Philosophy Podcast Spotify (Hobbes + Locke + Rousseau + US Constitution in ONE BOOK for 30$)

Philosophy Podcast Spotify (HOBBES + LOCKE + ROUSSEAU + US CONSTITUTION IN ONE BOOK FOR 28.84$)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 38:43


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Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.6: Republic Book Six

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 1:00


Ed Song, Jay Eldred, and Nathan Gilmour talk about book six of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.6: Republic Book Six

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 1:00


Ed Song, Jay Eldred, and Nathan Gilmour talk about book six of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.5: Republic Book Five

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 1:00


Christina Bieber Lake, Victoria Reynolds Farmer, and Katie Grubbs talk about book five of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.5: Republic Book Five

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 1:00


Christina Bieber Lake, Victoria Reynolds Farmer, and Katie Grubbs talk about book five of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.4: Republic Book Four

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 1:00


Michial Farmer, David Grubbs, and Todd Pedlar talk about book four of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.4: Republic Book Four

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 1:00


Michial Farmer, David Grubbs, and Todd Pedlar talk about book four of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.3: Republic Book Three

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 1:00


David Grubbs, Coyle Neal, and Danny Anderson talk about book three of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.3: Republic Book Three

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 1:00


David Grubbs, Coyle Neal, and Danny Anderson talk about book three of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.2: Republic Book Two

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 1:00


Ed Song, Joshua Altmanshofer, and Charles Hackney talk about book two of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.2: Republic Book Two

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 1:00


Ed Song, Joshua Altmanshofer, and Charles Hackney talk about book two of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.1: Republic Book One

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 1:00


Nathan Gilmour, Ed Song, and Todd Pedlar talk about book one of Plato's Republic.

Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum 2.1: Republic Book One

Core Curriculum

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 1:00


Nathan Gilmour, Ed Song, and Todd Pedlar talk about book one of Plato's Republic.

Dumbasses Talking Politics
Episode 106 - Plato's Republic Book I

Dumbasses Talking Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 40:13


Finally brought out the analysis. Lets's have fun.   Follow me on Twitter @RunninFewlDownload or listen to this podcast on Apple podcasts, Podbean, Podcast Addict and YouTube.Read my blog at http://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com  

Two Beers Until Phronesis
9. A Drunken History of Philosophy (w/ The Two Joes)

Two Beers Until Phronesis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 56:36


Ever wanted to learn philosophy from drunk people? Us, neither. Here's a collection of mini-episodes as Connor and the "Two Joes" attempt to teach some of the fundamental ideas and thinkers in the history of philosophy, from the Ancient Greeks to the Enlightenment and beyond. These conversations are some of the earliest we had, back when we were trying to be professorial and educational. Originally improvised audio tests, after recovering them from an old hard drive, they are lost no more. Hopefully you'll share in our passion and interest as you follow us from insightful dialogue to drunken mishaps. The conversations featured in this episode are: 0:25 - A Very Brief Introduction to René Descartes' Meditations. Topics covered: "I think therefore I am", Cartesian doubt, Cartesian dualism. 6:15- Thomas Kuhn: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions & Paradigm Theory. Topics covered: Paradigm shifts, Scientism, The Copernican Revolution, Normal science v. revolutionary science, (We're not scientists). 30:40 - Plato's Republic & Why We Read it. Topics covered: Socratic dialogues, Thrasymachus, The Cave, the Forms, Contextual reading and why philosophy is important to read.

Nick's Non-fiction
Nick's Non-fiction: Plato's Republic

Nick's Non-fiction

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 78:22


Welcome back for another episode of Nick’s Non-fiction with your host Nick Muniz! For December 2019 we have Plato’s Republic. Our founding fathers were obsessed with freedom. Well the Greeks loved justice almost as much as they did prepubescent boys. Plato, Socrates and the gang theorize their version of a utopia with eery echos to real world events. The Philosopher King, The Myth of Er, The Allegory of the Cave; all timeless fables from Plato’s Republic included in this months show. Stay tuned to the end for our year in review and Season 2 Sneak Peak! A timeless text about repeating scripts that should be part of a universal education is expedited through 2019 parallels and a whole lot of humor. Subscribe, Share, See Ya Next Decade! 0:00:25 Introduction 0:03:00 Hairysh1t & This Past Month 0:05:30 About the Author 0:08:05 Book1: Define Justice 0:15:55 Book2: Is Justice Admirable? 0:25:05 Book3: Grooming the Guards 0:35:10 Book4: Cashless Society 0:41:05 Book5: Commyville 0:46:00 Book6: The Philosopher King 0:52:50 Book7: The Allegory of the Cave 0:58:35 Book8: Demi-God Democracy 1:07:50 Book9: Tyranny 1:10:10 Book10: Myth of Er 1:14:10 Next Months Book 1:16:16 Season One Wrap & Goodbye! Nick's Non-fiction links: YT: https://youtu.be/FTc1M8f35_o ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nicks-non-fiction/id1450771426 Thanks for stopping by!

USA Classic Radio Theater
Classic Radio Theater for November 20, 2019 Hour 1 - Great Books?

USA Classic Radio Theater

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 49:27


The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 20, 1946, 73 years ago, Great Books. Gildersleeve tackles Plato's "Republic" in an effort to improve Leroy's education.

B O O K W A V E
Discussing Plato's Republic, Education, Faculties of the Soul and The Allegory of the Cave

B O O K W A V E

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 39:49


This is our conversation on the second half of The Republic by Plato, the most famous of the Socratic Dialogues. in this episode we dive down the rabbit hole trying to decipher all the metaphors, myths and allegories. we talk about how government can naturally degrade, free will and much more, including our own problems with Plato. OUR WEBSITE: http://bookwave.club/ SUPPORT B O O K W A V E : https://anchor.fm/bookwave/support Matt on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCon-YE6Xu33z3xihmF_WRrQ?ab_channel=MatthewAllison PatMan on Minds: https://www.minds.com/Patmanmeow Akira The Don on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/akirathedon?&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookwave/support

B O O K W A V E
Discussing Plato's Republic, Justice, Censorship and The Philosopher King

B O O K W A V E

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 34:50


This episode on the first half of The Republic by Plato explores the concept of Justice along with the other 3 cardinal virtues. We also go over the Social Contract theory, the pursuit of truth and the Importance of the Philosopher King. SUPPORT B O O K W A V E : https://anchor.fm/bookwave/support Matt on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCon-YE6Xu33z3xihmF_WRrQ?ab_channel=MatthewAllison PatMan on Minds: https://www.minds.com/Patmanmeow Akira The Don on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/akirathedon?&ab_channel=AkiraTheDon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookwave/support

Classical Stuff You Should Know
110: The Republic, Book IV

Classical Stuff You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 59:28


This is the fourth installment of our series on Plato's Republic. In this one we finally get to the meaning of justice. We also feel bad for some of the warriors. They're getting a pretty raw deal.

Classical Stuff You Should Know
105: The Republic, Book III

Classical Stuff You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 61:22


This is the continuation of the series on Plato's Republic. Book III is where Plato goes a little off the rails. Got a terminal disease? Might as well kick the bucket.