The New Thinkery Aristophanes' The Clouds | The New Thinkery Ep. 53
Jul 28, 2021
The hosts of The New Thinkery podcast celebrate their one-year anniversary by analyzing Aristophanes' The Clouds, discussing the value of comedy vs. philosophy, the nature of comedy, and the overlap between comedy and philosophy. They also explore the significance of the clouds in Aristophanes' play, question societal norms, and discuss the concept of debt in Athens. Thought-provoking questions about societal perceptions are also addressed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion on First Anniversary, Challenging Another Podcast, Celebrity Follower, and Favorite Comedians
01:53 • 2min
Exploring 'The Clouds' and the Ancient Language Institute
03:37 • 3min
Analysis of Aristophanes' Play 'The Clouds'
06:59 • 9min
The Role of Comedy in Questioning Society's Idols and Overlapping with Philosophy
16:23 • 24min
Debt, Swearing Oaths, and Investigating Nature
40:47 • 2min
The significance of the clouds in Aristophanes' play
42:18 • 25min
Questioning Society's Perceptions
01:06:55 • 9min