Can art and poetry lead us astray from the path of truth? In this episode, we summarize Socrates' critical take on poetry and the arts as outlined in Book 10 of Plato's Republic. Socrates argues that mimesis, or artistic representation, is a di
What if the moral compass of an entire society could be shaped by its art and education? Join us as we uncover Socrates' provocative stance on poetry in the ideal republic, as laid out in Book 10 of Plato's Republic. We start by navigating the
Could the principles of musical harmony reflect the nature of the ideal state and the philosopher king? Join us as we explore the philosophical depth of Plato's Republic, where we argue against Thrasymachus's cynical views on justice and journe
Could a tyrant lurk within the recesses of your own mind? Prepare for a philosophical odyssey that explores the descent from democracy to tyranny of the soul. As your guides, Eddie and Aneesh navigate the intricate passages of Plato's Republic,
Could the very freedoms we cherish in democracy unwittingly lead us into the hands of tyranny? In this episode Eddie and Aneesh traverse the philosophical landscape of Socratic thought, unraveling the complex threads between unbridled freedom a
Could your cherished democratic freedoms be the very seeds that grow a tyrannical overlord? We pull back the curtain on Socrates' view of political evolution, dissecting the paradoxical journey from democracy to tyranny. Amidst the hustle of pe
In this episode Eddie and Aneesh discuss the intellectual training of the Guardians and how subjects like Mathematics, Astronomy, Harmonics, and Geometry, coupled with Dialectic discussion, train truth-seeking.
In this episode Eddie and Aneesh reflect on the fate of philosophers in conventional society; as well as their potential ascendancy under the right conditions.
In this episode, Eddie and Aneesh discuss the role of the Guardians in preventing the corrupting effects of wealth, poverty, and ambition in the Just City.
In this episode Eddie and Aneesh talk about how the arts and exercise are used to train our Guardians, and how temperance inspires and indurates them to the versatile challenges of Life.Credits:'The Ecstasy of Gold' by Ennio Morricone'Purple H
We discuss how the choice of a luxurious life leads to war within ourselves and among others. Thus, the making of your guardians is of utmost importance.