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Episode 34·Jan 2, 2025
Plato's Dialogues: Crito, Phaedo, Euthyphro, Symposium, and the Laws
The questions that animate the spirit of the west can be found in Plato’s dialogues.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 33·Dec 31, 2024
Plato's Apology II: The Un-Apologetic Philosopher
In his closing arguments, Socrates will continue to insist that the unexamined life is not worth living. In exploring that issue, we’ll address the following questions:
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Xenophon: The One that Got Away
Socrates had another student who, unlike Plato, has been relegated to the dusty shelves.
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Aristotle 101: A Counter-View to Plato
The next great thinker in the world of philosophy was Plato’s greatest student, Aristotle.
41:15Episode 37·Jan 14, 2025
Aristotle: On Politics
To Aristotle, moderation is the key to happiness, both for the individual and in the political arena.
