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In this final part covering Plato's Apology, (the Trial of Socrates), we explore Socrates' defense, response to his sentencing, and final words to the Athenian court. In Part I, we covered the background history leading up to this moment, the lives of Socrates and Plato, and the intriguing charges brought against Socrates in light of the political turmoil going on in Athens.
This episode is a pre-released video version of an audio podcast.
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The ThinkingWest: Great Books Explored podcast revives the “Great Conversation” in our digital age through exploring the great books of the western world. We dive deep into the most influential books of all time, read short essays and letters from the greatest thinkers, and discuss timeless ideas that continue to shape our culture today.
ABOUT THINKINGWEST
ThinkingWest aims to revive the “Great Conversation” in our digital age through promoting the study of the great books of the western world, classical approaches to education, and through thoughtful commentary on current events, history, philosophy, culture, education, and religion.
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Read Plato's Apology free: gutenberg.org/ebooks/1656
List of the Great Books of the Western World: thinkingwest.com/encyclopedia-britannicas-great-books-of-the-western-world
Music composed and produced by Adam Drakos. Check out his channel here for more of his work: youtube.com/channel/UC_FCM3xVckCuT-BYKBat8WA
#greatbooks #plato #socrates #philosophy #podcast
In this final part covering Plato's Apology, (the Trial of Socrates), we explore Socrates' defense, response to his sentencing, and final words to the Athenian court. In Part I, we covered the background history leading up to this moment, the lives of Socrates and Plato, and the intriguing charges brought against Socrates in light of the political turmoil going on in Athens.
This episode is a pre-released video version of an audio podcast.
ABOUT THE PODCAST
The ThinkingWest: Great Books Explored podcast revives the “Great Conversation” in our digital age through exploring the great books of the western world. We dive deep into the most influential books of all time, read short essays and letters from the greatest thinkers, and discuss timeless ideas that continue to shape our culture today.
ABOUT THINKINGWEST
ThinkingWest aims to revive the “Great Conversation” in our digital age through promoting the study of the great books of the western world, classical approaches to education, and through thoughtful commentary on current events, history, philosophy, culture, education, and religion.
LINKS
Website: thinkingwest.com
Donate to support this work: thinkingwest.com/donate
Read Plato's Apology free: gutenberg.org/ebooks/1656
List of the Great Books of the Western World: thinkingwest.com/encyclopedia-britannicas-great-books-of-the-western-world
Music composed and produced by Adam Drakos. Check out his channel here for more of his work: youtube.com/channel/UC_FCM3xVckCuT-BYKBat8WA
#greatbooks #plato #socrates #philosophy #podcast
