Ancient Greece Declassified R0 Plato's Republic, or: How to Stop a Civil War
Nov 16, 2020
Exploring Plato's Republic, the podcast discusses the impact of civil war on his work, historical background, contents, and irony. It delves into unique aspects of America, civil strife, societal dynamics, information challenges in ancient Athens, and Plato's philosophical evolution. Plato's approach to justice, significance of justice, and its enduring relevance are also explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Uniqueness of America and Looking to Ancient Parallels
02:36 • 3min
Exploring Civil Strife and Societal Dynamics in Plato's Republic
05:56 • 8min
Institutional Platforms and Information Challenges in Ancient Athens
13:30 • 7min
Exploring Athenian Turmoil and Plato's Philosophical Evolution
20:55 • 4min
Exploring Plato's Approach to Justice in the Republic
25:17 • 31min
Exploring the Significance of Justice in Plato's Republic
55:50 • 4min