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R3.5 Food for the Soul | Plato's Republic, book 3 w/ Angie Hobbs (pt. 2)
R3.5 Food for the Soul | Plato's Republic, book 3 w/ Angie Hobbs (pt. 2)
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41 minutes
Released:
May 15, 2021
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In the second half of book 3 of the Republic, Plato lays out the controversial theory of mimesis, which states that all art, man-made objects, and cultural products in our environment have profound effects on the health of our souls. With us to help us unpack, analyze, and evaluate Plato’s arguments is, once again, Angie Hobbs, professor of the public understanding of philosophy at the University of Sheffield, England. ------------------ Support Ancient Greece Declassified on Patreon: patreon.com/greecepodcast Or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/greecepodcast
Released:
May 15, 2021
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Podcast episode
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