10 - Plato's Republic 1: Justice for Beginners

Plato’s Republic is full of bad arguments and worse political proposals and it may still be the most influential work of political theory ever. Book 1 sets the stage for an all-night conversation between Socrates and some friends that covers: ethics; politics; education; epistemology; psychology; and a whole lot more. It all gets started with the question “what is justice?” Pod art: Marijke Bouchier Theme music: David Zikotivz, Clayton Tapp Ancient lyre music: Michael Levy on Spot...