Plato's REPUBLIC – Full Summary and Explanation of Western Philosophy's Most Important Book
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I'm a historian and published author with a PhD in ancient philosophy from Princeton. I host the "Ancient Greece Declassified" podcast, which features many of the world's leading scholars of the ancient Mediterranean world. My mission is to "declassify the Classics" – to bring the treasure trove of classical wisdom out of the ivory tower of academia and share it with you.
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Plato’s Republic isn’t just a cornerstone of Western thought—it’s a mirror reflecting the challenges of our own time. In this episode of "Ancient Greece Declassified," we are joined by scholar Gina White to deliver a one-stop, accessible guide to this timeless work—exploring its big ideas, enduring impact, and eerie relevance to today’s world. ------------------ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/greecepodcast ------------------ Our complete audio podcast series on the Republic can be found here: https://greecepodcast.com ------------------ Timestamps [00:00] Introduction to the Republic [06:33] A bird's-eye view of the entire work [09:24] Historical & literary context [16:14] Book 1: What is justice? [21:40] Book 2: The immoralist challenge [26:20] Book 3: Building the ideal city [34:42] Book 4: Justice defined [43:50] Book 5: Philosopher kings [50:10] Book 6: The Form of the Good [57:12] Book 7: The Cave [1:03:24] Book 8: Bad constitutions, bad souls [1:06:02] Book 9: The secret misery of tyrants [1:07:57] Book 10: The Myth of Er
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