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1.4 Plato's Republic | The Philosopher Kings & the Responsibilities of Leadership

1.4 Plato's Republic | The Philosopher Kings & the Responsibilities of Leadership

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In this episode, Dr. Gary Gregg outlines Plato’s views on political leadership and uses this framework to consider today’s institutions and public figures. He walks us through the Allegory of the Ship and the famous Allegory of the Cave. Lastly, Connor Tracy joins Dr. Gregg to discuss Plato’s concept of the “Divided Line.”

Target 4 Reading: Books V, VI & VII, pp. 153-220 of "The Republic of Plato", 2nd edition, translated by Allan Bloom (Basic Books, 1968 and 1991).

Download Dr. Gregg’s Guide to The Republic here

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Intro: Bridget Kim 
Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II 
Guest & Editor: Connor Tracy
Music: Selected from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/

 

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