R2.5 The Justice Loophole | Plato's Republic, book 2 w/ Rachel Barney
Ancient Greece Declassified · Dr. Lantern Jack
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Show Notes
Our exploration of Plato's Republic continues with this discussion of book 2 with philosopher Rachel Barney. Is the fear of God necessary for morality? How can you educate people so that they value and practice justice?
Rachel Barney is professor of classics and ancient philosophy at the University of Toronto. She specializes in the work Plato and has spent many years analyzing and unraveling some of the key issues in the Republic.
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Scholarly works mentioned during the conversation:
Rachel Barney. "Ring-Composition in Plato: the Case of Republic X," in M. McPherran (ed.), Cambridge Critical Guide to Plato's Republic. Cambridge University Press, 2010, 32-51. (pdf)
Jonathan Lear. "Inside and Outside The Republic," in Phronesis, 1992. vol. XXXVII/2 (pdf)