About this episode
This episode explores the life and work of Plato, emphasizing his influence as a philosopher and his connection to the social and political context of his time.
In this episode, we explore the life and work of Plato, one of history's most influential philosophers. Why is it important to examine Plato not just as a thinker but as a person deeply embedded in the social and political fabric of his time? We’ll delve into his dialogues, the context in which they were written, and what they reveal about his views on democracy, philosophy, and civic life. Grab a copy of Plato: A Civic Life https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781836392057 If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.uk To support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon - https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.uk Follow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJackson Follow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJackson Follow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJackson Follow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: History with Jackson
Guest: Carol Atack
Topics covered
- Plato
- philosophy
- democracy
- civic life
- historical context
Keywords
- Plato
- philosophy
- democracy
- civic life
- historical context
- Carol Atack
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Plato: A Civic Life
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