Philosophy Crossroads
Discover the intersections between Philosophy and other disciplinaries.
Philosophy Crossroads
The Republic: The 3 Waves of Plato
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Hanson Wen
This is the last episode where we delve deep into the core content of Plato's "The Republic," exploring its writing background, the philosophical discussions it presents, and its challenging ideas. We discuss the three waves of gender equality: community of property, wives and children, and the philosopher king. We also grapple with the concepts of justice, truth, and the nature of reality itself, seen through Plato's intricate analogies. Join us as we navigate through the volatile world of ancient Greek politics and the captivating philosophical rabbit holes of Plato's thought.