In this week's episode, we learn about Plato's "Symposium", which you might think of as philosophy's version of fan fiction. We also learn about Plato's "Theory of Forms" and ask ourselves what makes a tree, well, a tree. This leads to discussion of Plato's famous "Allegory of the Cave" and calls into question whether or not everything we see is merely a shadow of its true self. Finally, we learn about Plato's views on society and government and why he thought democracy was one of the worst forms of government, second only to tyranny.Support the show on Patreon!www.philosophizethis.org for additional content.Thank you for wanting to know more today than you did yesterday. :)

Discover the happiness lessons of the ancient Greeks with Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. They discuss enduring happiness through virtuous activities, the development of virtuous character traits, and the process of becoming happier by controlling and directing our desires. Plato's insights on the divided self and forming good habits are also explored.

Plato, Carl Jung, and James Hillman discuss finding the soul, harmonizing the psyche, the myth of Er, free will and fate in a spiritual reality, and the role of the psyche in shaping purpose and destiny.

Platonic soulmates represent the idea that our deepest relationships and our strongest bonds don't have to be romantic, sexual or based on attraction, they can be between us and our friends. This idea of platonic soulmates has been on the rise, however, it's not a new phrase. Plato, the ancient greek philosopher, was one of the first people to identify this feeling of deep connection and understanding between two individuals that appears to be inexplicable or spiritual. From there, psychology has expanded on whether this concept is even real, why we feel this way towards certain people, what makes a platonic soulmate, the impact these relationships have on our wellbeing and lives and how to identify when one of these people has entered your life. Listen now as we deep dive into the psychology of platonic soulmates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Famous philosophers Socrates and Plato believed that a life without self-awareness and purpose is a waste. Dr. Judith Rich explores the question of what makes a life worth living, reflecting on her own journey. Listeners share their thoughts on giving, connecting, appreciating small things, making a difference, and embracing discomfort.