Show notes
I'm joined by Nina Power and DC Miller to discuss Plato's Republic. Topics include physical training and physical pleasure, philosophy under political repression, the training of philosophy, wealth, social class, and the role of irony in philosophy.Starting with the opening scene of The Republic, we explore how philosophy operates under political pressure and the relationship between justice, truth, and madness. We discuss the role of wealth in philosophical pursuit, Christianity's synthesis of Greek philosophical ideas, and whether philosophy should be universally accessible or the province of a select few.03:02 Plato’s Republic and Justice 07:09 Should Philosophy Be Popular? 14:35 Wealth 34:29 Thinking 35:17 Christianity and Free Speech 36:43 Beauty 38:11 Philosophy and Social Class 43:26 Madness and Philosophy 53:28 The Role of Physical Training in Philosophy 59:51 Irony