Plato

A city once brilliant now lies in ruins, and its citizens wonder if what they see is truly what is. In the ashes of defeat, a single question echoes: can truth survive when appearances rule?Picture Athens in the late fifth century before the common era. Argument is everywhere—in assemblies, law courts, even on street corners. Rhetoric is power. But Athens has just been humbled by Sparta, its confidence shattered. The city’s leaders once believed wisdom and victory marched together. Now, the very idea of civic wisdom is in question.Aurelius and Malik take on this case in full — 5 chapters, 34 minutes, one complete story.Learn more at: https://thephilosophyarchive.com/philosophy/platoThe Philosophy Archive Dialogues is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures. In every episode, curators Aurelius and Malik take one thinker or idea and work through it together — one building the argument, the other pressing on where it strains.The Archive Network is an independent, solo-run project. Everything is free, with no ads and no paywalls. Support doesn't unlock anything; it simply keeps the work going:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportExplore this archive:https://thephilosophyarchive.comDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.