285: The Democratic Man: Plato's Republic Revisited

30/09/2025

Classical Stuff You Should Know

0:00

1:07:38

In this episode, Graeme discusses the degradation of man as a reflection of the degradation of the state suggested in Plato's Republic, Book VIII. Apparently true freedom is bloodshed.

D'autres épisodes de "Classical Stuff You Should Know"

286: Prince Darling
07/10/2025
42:36
Faeries. Stay away from them or you'll have your finger pricked all to heck.
285: The Democratic Man: Plato's Republic Revisited
30/09/2025
1:07:38
In this episode, Graeme discusses the degradation of man as a reflection of the degradation of the state suggested in Plato's Republic, Book VIII. Apparently true freedom is bloodshed.
Ne ratez aucun épisode de “Classical Stuff You Should Know” et abonnez-vous gratuitement à ce podcast dans l'application GetPodcast.
284: Sun Tzu's "The Art of War"
09/09/2025
1:18:24
In this (far too long) episode, we play a quiz show with a cake as a prize. Because really, that's what every war is about: cake.
283: Beauty and the Beast
02/09/2025
1:01:14
Thomas continues his series on children's books with the (an?) original Beauty and the Beast tale. It's pretty lovely. Is it bad if I want to be Thomas's kid?
282: Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen
26/08/2025
1:09:40
In this episode, we discuss Jane Austen's "Sense & Sensibility," along with a bunch of doofy males. I mean we discuss them, we don't podcast with them.
281: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
19/08/2025
1:09:24
Evil deeds? Never. I would never do that. I mean, somebody else might. But I never would. Trample a child? Nah. Nope. Not me.
280: Raskolnikov and Narcissism
20/05/2025
1:01:43
In this episode, Graeme tells us of the Narcissism of Raskolnikov. I mean, Graeme tells you, but A.J. had all the ideas (please give him validation).
279: Aesop's Fables
13/05/2025
43:12
In this episode, we talk about ants, grasshoppers, scorpions, and a fish named Chris.
278: Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"
22/04/2025
1:06:52
Ever feel like reading the diary of a Roman emperor? Boy have I got the book for you.
277: "Emma," by Jane Austen
18/03/2025
1:02:10
In this episode, Graeme tells us the story of Emma, a meddler, someone who doesn't know as much as she thinks she does. Join us, listener, as we take a journey with a socialite.

Plus d'épisodes

Découvrez le meilleur des podcasts sur l'application GetPodcast.

Abonnez-vous à tous vos podcasts préférés, écoutez les épisodes sans connexion internet et recevez des recommandations de podcasts passionnants.

285: The Democratic Man: Plato's Republic Revisited

Classical Stuff You Should Know

D'autres épisodes de "Classical Stuff You Should Know"

286: Prince Darling

285: The Democratic Man: Plato's Republic Revisited

284: Sun Tzu's "The Art of War"

283: Beauty and the Beast

282: Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen

281: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

280: Raskolnikov and Narcissism

279: Aesop's Fables

278: Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"

277: "Emma," by Jane Austen