Exploring Plato's Republic

The Republic is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political theory. John Hamer of Toronto Centre Place looks at the ideal state Plato outlines in its context and consider its ongoing relevance for understanding society and individuals today.

[jtta]

Wow for the first time the volume on this channel is comparitively better, should still be slightly louder, but it is much better than all previous videos. Another great video, john is as always superb.

[kathleenhandron]

Thank you so very much for your lectures. Great organization and content.

[waihinative]

Very good lessons thx your a fantastic teacher that communicates really clearly i appreciate all your work

[geometron]

@1:26:50 Platonic essences seem really solid (pun alert), and I came to this series off the back of researching zero truth plausibility of evolutionary game theory, the fallacy of SpaceTime, and the allure of the Amplituhedron geometry in simplifying Boson particle scatterings. Plato seems to nail it again, everything emanates from geometrical truths, but the Lady mentions Heraclitus's flux so I need to look at that next.

[jaredsayers]

Absolutely love these videos! Coming from an individual with degrees in philosophy!

[unikuadam]

I quit vaping 2 days ago so I know what he means about battling with carnal natures

[jonathansloane]

“I went down yesterday to the Piraeus. . ." The cave is an allegory for the human skull, in which our senses project the shadow play.

[ncarmstron]

How historically reliable is the existence of Socrates? Could he be a literary construct?

[TheHelleri]

Socrates may have been right as well to doubt the value of writing his ideas down. Not having much of what he thought and said in a fixed media is probably what made him an ideal character in Plato's writings. Being that character probably brought him more renown than he would have ever achieved otherwise. He even gets credit for some good ideas that possibly were not his.

[PeterSt]

It always amuses me how philosophers conclude that the people in charge should be people like themselves.

[lecelcelec]

Plato is a central figure in the history of philosophy
and he gave the idea,
that a successful republic (state, government...) can be created,
if lies are used,
what he called the noble lie.
He also suggested the importance of ruling from the shadows...

So one of the most famous in the world,
he suggested lies, a secret government…
and we wonder why this exists,
why the real decision-makers are those who are not elected by the people,
why politicians follow them like little puppies,
why is the judiciary subordinate to these unelected,
...

Obviously, it is necessary to make a new version of philosophy,
because this very old one,
has been doing great chaos for a long time
and has long beguiled the minds that read this philosophy.

[ztimbo]

Turns out being on a reality show is one of many characteristics that worked.

[OddawallWood]

When did Socrates' trial and execution move to the Republic?

[mikemegame]

I have a question on your other Bible lectures which I enjoy. So where did alk the gentiles come from after the flood if everyone descended from Moses?

[unikuadam]

I see and understand this and can relate to much of this …… I am That … so to speak❤️🏳️‍🌈☀️✨❤️🙏 stand with you forever!❤️☝🏼

[unikuadam]

Money sucks abundance is all around “Ubuntu” elevates - We have to fight for it!☀️💪🏽❤️✨✨✨

[shahshahalam-he]

PLATO GAVE US KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SOULS IN
REPUBLIC .

AND SOULS MEAN FORMLESS HELL BEINGS OF THE WORLD.
SOULS ARE HELL BEING AFTER METAMORPHOSIS OR CHANGE.

[nevermindthebullcks]

This sounds like some of the old families picked this up and use it today.

[savvageorge]

I think psychology was a lot more advanced at the time of the ancient Greeks than modern people give them credit for and many modern ideas are just repackaged Greek ideas. Hippocrates talks about the 'four temperaments' back in 400BC so they were already aware of different personality types and the different natural inclinations that people have. The ancient Greek Gods had very complex personalities so psychology was strongly linked to their religion and a part of daily life.

[thomasjamison]

One has to wonder if Athens didn't decide to ostracize Socrates, most likely for just being logically annoying with his excellent sales banter, but perhaps more likely for older political grievances.