This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher Plato's work, The Republic, in particular book 2.
Specifically it examines one of the most striking metaphors of the book: The Ring of Gyges, which turns its possessor invisible, and is liable to lead the wielder into injustice.
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Jorge Luis Borges - The Theologians - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century philosophical short story writer, essayist, and poet Jorge Luis Borges's story "The Theologians" which can be found in Collected Fictions. It centers on a (perhaps one-way) rivalry between two Christian theologians, Aurelian ... Show More
22m 35s
Aug 20
Jorge Luis Borges - The Writing Of The God - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century philosophical short story writer, essayist, and poet Jorge Luis Borges's story "The Writing Of The God" which can be found in Collected Fictions. It centers on a priest Tzinacán, previously serving at the pyramid of Qaholom, ... Show More
16m 6s
Jun 2024
Gorgias by Plato ~ Full Audiobook
Gorgias by Plato audiobook. Dive into the captivating world of Plato's 'Gorgias,' a philosophical dialogue that transcends time and invites you to explore the intricate dance between rhetoric, morality, and the pursuit of true knowledge. As you listen to the audiobook, you will b ... Show More
7h 5m
Mar 2021
Ep. 266: Jonathan Lear's Plato: Psyche and Society (Part One)
On essays from Lear's Open Minded: Working Out the Logic of the Soul (1988): "Inside and Outside the Republic," "Eros and Unknowing: The Psychoanalytic Significance of Plato’s Symposium," and "An Interpretation of Transference," which compares Socrates' questioning with psychothe ... Show More
51m 5s
Feb 2023
Michel Foucault’s ”Penal Theories and Institutions” (Part 2/2)
In this episode, I cover the second half of the second volume of lectures from Foucault's time at Le Collège de France titled, "Penal Theories and Institutions." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy payp ... Show More
52m 18s
Jun 2024
Ion by Plato ~ Full Audiobook
Ion by Plato audiobook. Dive into the captivating world of Plato's 'Ion,' a thought-provoking dialogue that unravels the intricate relationship between art, inspiration, and knowledge. This philosophical gem features Socrates engaging with Ion, a skilled rhapsode whose enchanting ... Show More
56m 42s
Jun 2024
Critias by Plato ~ Full Audiobook
Critias by Plato audiobook. Step into the captivating world of Plato's 'Critias,' an enthralling philosophical dialogue that transports you to the heart of ancient Greece, where the allegorical tale of Atlantis unfolds, brimming with wisdom, intrigue, and timeless lessons. As you ... Show More
1h 9m
Mar 2023
Michel Foucault’s ”The Punitive Society” (Part 1/4)
In this episode, I present the third series of lectures from Michel Foucault's time at the Collège de France titled, "The Punitive Society." This episode covers chapters 1, 2, and 3.
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/the ... Show More
46m 20s