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Mahon McCann Podcast

Plato's Republic Book 1: What is Justice?

Feb 27, 2025
19:44

In this episode, we delve into Book 1 of Plato's Republic. The focus is on understanding what justice is not, through detailed analyses of dialogues and key themes. From Socrates' descent to the Piraeus symbolizing a philosophical journey into the world of appearances, we examine the contrasting definitions of justice provided by Cephalus, Polemarchus, and Thrasymachus. The philosophical tension between power, wisdom, and the ultimate purpose of justice is explored, setting the stage for a deeper inquiry in Book 2.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Plato's Republic

00:04 Structure of the First Dialogue

00:14 Socrates' Descent to the Piraeus

01:55 Encounter with Polemarchus

06:45 Part Three: Polemarchus' Definition of Justice

07:49 Socrates' Counterarguments

10:10 Part Four: Thrasymachus Enters the Scene

11:05 Thrasymachus' Definition of Justice

13:41 Socrates vs. Thrasymachus

18:15 The Conclusion of Book One

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Mahon.



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