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Philosophy by the Book

Philosophy by the Book

Connor Clerkin

Each week we read through, summarize, and explain a different text in Philosophy.
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Philosophy by the Book - Mill's On Liberty Part 2: Philosophy by the Book Episode 62
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10/24/17 • 19 min

To what extent can the state interfere justly with the actions of an individual? Why is individuality important in the first place?

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Philosophy by the Book - Plato's Laws Book 7: Philosophy by the Book Episode 49
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07/11/17 • 11 min

How are children to be educated? Should they learn music? Literature? Should men and women be educated equally?

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Philosophy by the Book - Plato's Laws 2: Philosophy by the Book Episode 44
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02/21/17 • 13 min

Did you know drinking parties are actually educational?

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Philosophy by the Book - Philosophy by the Book Episode 27: Plato's Republic Book 6
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04/15/16 • 14 min

This week we explore the famous divided line and simile of the ship in Plato's Republic book 6.

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What is the purpose of life and how can we achieve it? How is our current state of mind affected by our past actions? What is the nature of happiness?

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Philosophy by the Book - Philosophy by the Book Episode 31: Plato's Republic Book 10
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05/13/16 • 16 min

We finish the republic with a discussion of imitative poetry and the myth of Er.

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Philosophy by the Book - Philosophy by the Book Episode 1: Introduction
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10/04/15 • 1 min

An introduction to the podcast.

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Philosophy by the Book - Plato's Laws Book 10: Philosophy by the Book Episode 52
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07/12/17 • 12 min

Does god exist? And if so, is he good?

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Philosophy by the Book - Philosophy by the Book Episode 15: Plato's Gorgias (part 1)
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01/03/16 • 30 min

This week we tackle the first half of Plato's Gorgias, an ambitious dialogue concerned with oratory, justice, power and the good.

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The nature of friendship continued. What should we do if we become much more virtuous than our friends? What if one of our friends goes down a bad path? How many friends can we reasonably have? Can we be friends with ourselves? Should we care for ourselves more than we care for others?

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FAQ

How many episodes does Philosophy by the Book have?

Philosophy by the Book currently has 72 episodes available.

What topics does Philosophy by the Book cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Books, Education and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Philosophy by the Book?

The episode title 'Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics Book 8: Philosophy by the Book Episode 69' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Philosophy by the Book?

The average episode length on Philosophy by the Book is 17 minutes.

How often are episodes of Philosophy by the Book released?

Episodes of Philosophy by the Book are typically released every 8 days, 18 hours.

When was the first episode of Philosophy by the Book?

The first episode of Philosophy by the Book was released on Oct 4, 2015.

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