Good in Theory: A Political Philosophy Podcast

11 - Plato's Republic 2: Good to be Bad

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Sep 21, 2020
Socrates faces off against the formidable Thrasymachus who argues for the dismissal of morality and the pursuit of injustice. The debate centers around the definition of justice and whether it is better to be unjust. Socrates employs logical reasoning to challenge moral skepticism. Background is provided on Thrasymachus in Plato's Republic.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Quest for a Definition of Justice
04:08 • 8min
3
Is it good to be unjust?
12:34 • 6min
4
Exploring Moral Skepticism with Socrates
18:25 • 13min
5
Background on Thracimachus in Plato's Republic
31:16 • 3min