This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher Plato's work, The Republic, in particular book 1.
Specifically it examines the early discussion between Socrates and Cephalus, in which they are thinking about the relationship between wealth, good character, and happiness.
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Jul 3
Plutarch, On Tranquility - Life As Mixed Good And Bad - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient Middle Platonist philosopher and biographer Plutarch's essay On Tranquility This episode focuses specifically on the importance of recognizing that life will be a mix of good and bad things, rather than primarily good things, as s ... Show More
15m 38s
Jul 1
Plutarch, On Tranquility - Tranquility, Lifestyle, and Occupations - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient Middle Platonist philosopher and biographer Plutarch's essay On Tranquility This episode focuses specifically on a mistake that a number of people make in thinking about what will produce happiness, tranquility, or contentment for ... Show More
16m 16s
Nov 2024
Western Marxism w/ Gabriel Rockhill
In this fantastic episode of Guerrilla History, bring on Gabriel Rockhill to discuss the landmark new English translation of the legendary Domenico Losurdo's Western Marxism: How it was Born, How it Died, How it can be Reborn, freshly out from Monthly Review Press. This critical ... Show More
1h 45m
Aug 2024
A history of Philosophy in 30 minutes - AIRC532
“I podcast, therefore I am”, said one of the great philosophical thinkers of our time. In today’s podcast, we’re going to try and give you a complete history of philosophy in about 30 minutes - from Socrates to Jean-Paul Sartre – without all the boring bits! Show notes and more ... Show More
29m 50s