

The Good Life, Re-Examined with Gary Hartenburg
Jun 11, 2024
Dr. Gary Hartenburg, Director of the Honors College at Houston Christian University and Associate Professor of Philosophy, discusses the dialogues of Plato, Socrates' questioning habits, and the nature of truth, goodness, and reality. They explore Socrates' obsession with questions, Plato's philosophy of Forms, and the importance of keeping classical thinkers in the curriculum for promoting a continuous search for truth.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Classical Antiquity and Philosophical Passion
02:26 • 3min
Exploring the Examination of Life through a Philosophical Lens
05:46 • 2min
Socrates' Obsession with Questions and Dialogue
07:57 • 4min
Exploring Plato's Philosophy of Forms and Socrates' Teachings
11:51 • 26min