• Bringing Plato into the 21st Century: a Discussion on Political and Social Principles Spanning 2,400 Years

  • Dec 29 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
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Bringing Plato into the 21st Century: a Discussion on Political and Social Principles Spanning 2,400 Years

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  • What relevance do the principles and ideas of Plato's dialogues have for the modern, technologically-powered world of 8 billion people? In a wide-ranging discussion, James Myers and Michael Fitzpatrick address current social and political issues around the globe, relating them to the themes presented in a number of Plato's dialogues that include The Republic, The Laws, the Statesman, and the Meno, Questions of leadership, education, wealth, and social cohesion are raised, with some interesting suggestions for a path forward to the common good that was an abiding concern of Plato.

    Those interested in Michael's writing on Plato and related subjects can visit "Plato for the Masses" at https://platoforthemasses.substack.com/.
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