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 sha ... Show More
Sep 2023
Sur l’allégorie de la caverne de Platon
Bonjour, aujourd’hui, je vais vous parler de Platon et d’un de ses textes les plus fameux : l’allégorie de la caverne. Dans ce texte, extrait de l’œuvre nommée La République, Platon qui fût l’élève de Socrate, prend l’image de la caverne pour nous parler de la condition humaine, ... Show More
6m 37s
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 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
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