Maya Alapin on Mathematical Structures in Plato’s Republic

Maya Alapin, scholar on mathematical structures in Plato's Republic, discusses how harmonic theory, music, ratios, and proportions intertwine with textual meaning in the Republic. They explore the claims of scholars John Bremer and J Kennedy about mathematical structures in Plato's Republic and their philosophical and artistic significance. They also delve into the challenges of interpreting ancient texts and the use of software to analyze key points in Plato's Republic.