Ion by Plato audiobook.
Genre: philosophy
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 recitations of Homer ignite a profound inquiry into the natu ... Show More
Jun 2023
Plato: the world’s greatest philosopher?
He learned from Socrates, taught Aristotle and is often described as the key figure in the history of philosophy. But what do we actually know about the life of Plato of Athens? And why was his work so pioneering? Plato’s latest biographer, Robin Waterfield, joins Rob Attar to ex ... Show More
43m 13s
Jan 2024
Plato, Republic Book 10 - Imitation. Poetry, And Parts Of The Soul
This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher Plato's work, The Republic, in particular book 10.
Specifically it examines his discussion of the rational and irrational parts of the human soul, and the effects and appeals of imitative art, specifically poetry, upon ... Show More
10m 31s