Classical Stuff You Should Know

This episode is the continuation of A.J.'s series on Plato's Republic.

In this episode, Graeme teaches us about the notion of teaching through mimesis, which is that knowing the soul of the learner and teaching through example are paramount.

Thomas takes us further into the Enneagram, and teaches us about all the extra information that comes with the Ennegram that makes it useful for practical counselling and life in general.

This is a little history of the seven deadly sins and the seven virtues. I know we've hit this topic before, but . . . uh . . . here it is again.

It's Paideia week at Veritas, which means we get to record a live podcast. Graeme is at the helm for this one, and we discuss hermeneutics.

In this episode, we review the life and heresies of Augustine of Hippo, who's apparently far more relatable than OTHER saints I could mention.

Dive into childhood nostalgia as hosts share funny memories of homemade play-dough before launching into the life of Plato. Explore the tangled web of justice and power dynamics, with Thrasymachus's bold claims sparking lively debates. Socrates' vision of an ideal city raises eyebrows with its radical ideas on communal parenting and gender equality. The conversation hilariously shifts to Aristotle’s golden mean while the hosts navigate through listener feedback, blending philosophy with laughter.

The Romans thought much of discipline, and we can learn from them a good way to balance the Folly we talked about last episode.

Desiderius Erasmus is a great name, and he wrote a satire in which the goddess Folly gives an extemporaneous speech in praise of herself. It's great. Let's get silly.

We didn't get into the story of Brave New World in the last podcast about Huxley's excellent novel, but we do in this one! Take some Soma, hop in your Ford, and come along.