PLATO 101: An Introduction with Friends

WE ARE STARTING PLATO! Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast we are launching into our studies on Plato. We are kicking off with a roundtable of friends—a lawyer, two Phds, and an independent scholar—discussing the preliminary questions on Plato. Questions: Who was Plato? Why should we read Plato? Why should Christians read Plato? How should we read Plato? What Plato will we be reading? We’ll also have a brief opening chat on the great books in general and why they are worth reading—which is at the heart of our mission here at Ascend. We’ll end by mapping out the next 8-9 months of episodes on Plato, which includes some of the best university professors and online voices you can find. So join us today for an excellent conversation on who is Plato and why should we read him. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for more resources! https://www.thegreatbookspodcast.com/ Visit our PATREON PAGE for written guides and a community chat on Plato.   / greatbooks   Keywords: Plato, Great Books, Socrates, Philosophy, Dialogues, Education, Christian Thought, Classical Education, Literature, Intellectual Tradition Hashtags: #Plato #Greatbooks #Socrates #Christian Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ascend and the Great Books 00:55 Introducing Plato and the Panel 05:32 The Purpose of Reading Great Books 12:05 Understanding Socrates and His Influence 21:14 Exploring Plato's Life and Philosophy 30:04 The Importance of Reading Plato 30:49 Socratic Questions and Universal Truths 33:53 Plato's Philosophical Legacy 36:15 Plato and the Spiritual Dimension 41:09 Plato's Role in Christian Thought 44:24 Philosophy and Faith: A Christian Perspective 51:19 How to Read Plato's Dialogues 01:03:49 Understanding Plato in Context 01:04:16 The Challenges of the Philosophical Life 01:05:42 The Hazards of Philosophy 01:07:18 The Demands of Knowledge 01:09:42 The Cost of Philosophical Inquiry 01:10:21 Upcoming Dialogues and Their Importance 01:13:14 Exploring First Alcibiades 01:13:44 The Euthyphro Dilemma 01:17:05 Socrates' Defense in the Apology 01:17:53 The Crito: Laws and Justice 01:18:58 The Phaedo: Death and Immortality 01:19:28 The Mino: Education and Knowledge 01:21:05 The Gorgias: Rhetoric and Morality 01:23:03 The Republic: Justice and Society 01:24:40 Reading Recommendations and Translations 01:26:04 Final Thoughts on Reading Plato Check us out at thegreatbookspodcast.com. https://www.thegreatbookspodcast.com/ Check out our new COMMUNITY CHAT where supporters can discuss Plato together.   / greatbooks