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R3.5 Food for the Soul | Plato's Republic, book 3 w/ Angie Hobbs (pt. 2)
Ancient Greece Declassified
Exploring Beauty, Music, and Thumos in Plato's Republic
The chapter delves into the deep connection between beauty, music, morality, and thumos in Plato's Republic. It discusses the influence of exposure to beauty on the development of reason, virtues, and moral character, drawing examples from historical figures and societies. The importance of physical training, thumos, and the balance between physical training, arts, and philosophy in shaping future rulers is highlighted.
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