Episode 109
Plato's Republic Book IV Through 429b
The New Thinkery · The New Thinkery
August 17, 20221h 5m
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Show Notes
This week, the guys return to the meat and potatoes of philosophy: Plato and Socrates. They discuss the first half of Plato's Republic Book IV, the logic of continuing an empire in decay, and the Machiavellian nature of some of Socrates' advice. Plus: don't miss Greg's hot take on country music.