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R5 Philosopher Queens | Plato's Republic, book 5 w/ Mary Townsend
R5 Philosopher Queens | Plato's Republic, book 5 w/ Mary Townsend
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54 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2021
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The most controversial part of Plato's Republic is its fifth book, wherein Socrates argues for the political equality of men and women, the abolition of the nuclear family, a strange eugenics program, and the idea that philosophers kings and philosopher queens should be put in charge of political affairs. With us to discuss book 5 is Mary Townsend, assistant professor of philosophy at Saint John’s University in Queens and author of the book The Woman Question in Plato’s Republic. ------------------ Support Ancient Greece Declassified on Patreon: patreon.com/greecepodcast Or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/greecepodcast
Released:
Oct 18, 2021
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Podcast episode
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