17 - Plato's Republic 6: How to be a Good Person
Good in Theory: A Political Philosophy Podcast
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City Governance, Education, and Happiness
This chapter of the podcast episode explores the themes of city governance, education, and happiness, focusing on the criticism of Plato's ideas. It discusses the importance of considering the happiness of the entire city rather than individuals, the role of education in creating virtuous citizens, and the influence of sophists in ancient Athens. The chapter also delves into the concepts of wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice in the context of building a perfectly good city.
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