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The J. Burden Show Ep. 200: Athenian Stranger

The J. Burden Show

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Exploring Identity and Self-Discovery in Plato's Dialogues

This chapter dives into the breakdown of identity in society, comparing conservative views with the use of personal pronouns on platforms like TikTok. The speakers investigate when the concept of self emerges historically, particularly through Plato's influence, examining dialogues like Parmenides and Alcibiades I to discuss the evolution of self-awareness and the role of philosophy in self-discovery.

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