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Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
by Sophiam
The Sophiam podcast focuses on a wide variety of topics found within the realms of the Classics, Philosophy, and History.The podcast is great for those – being relatively new to the area of the Classics – who would like to learn more about Classical books, texts, arts, etc. that have shaped and influenced humanity throughout the past couple of centuries. The podcast pursues an assortment of topics spanning from Roman antiquity to the texts of Dostoevsky, thereby, providing not only an array of information but also a richer experience to the listener. Instagram: sophiampodcast
Episodes
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“Latin Pronunciation and Grammar Structure” - Ancient Latin (S4, E2) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 4, Episode 2 This episode introduces you to the Ancient Latin Language, how letters and words were pronounced as well as the grammatical structure usually found in Ancient Latin texts. If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us…
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“Welcome to Season 4” - Ancient Latin (S4, E1) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 4, Episode 1 This episode is simply welcoming you back to the Sophiam Podcast and introducing you to our topic for Season 4, Ancient Latin. If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast Thank you!...
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“Overview of Tragedies and Athena’s New Form of Justice” - Ancient Greek Tragedies (S3, E7) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 7 This episode will be an overview regarding Ancient Greek Tragedies. Moreover, we will speak about Athena’s new form of justice found in Aeschylsus’s work, the Oresteia, specifically in the third section, the Eumenides. If you would like to keep up with…
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“Aristophanes and Menander” - Ancient Greek Comedies (S3, E6) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 6 In this episode we will talk about two famous Ancient Greek Comedians, Aristophanes and Menander. Who were they? What was ancient Athens like during their time? And what were their styles when writing comedies? All this and more will be discussed in…
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“Background to Ancient Greek Comedies” - Ancient Greek Comedies (S3, E5) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 5 In this episode we will provide background information about Ancient Greek Comedies. What were Ancient Greek Comedies? How did it originate and what were some characteristics of these comedies? All this and more will be discussed in today’s episode. If…
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“Sophocles and Euripides” - Ancient Greek Tragedies (S3, E4) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 4 In this episode we will talk all about Sophocles and Euripides. Who were they? What was Ancient Athens like during their time? And what were their styles when writing tragedies? All this and more will be discussed in today’s episode! If you would like to...
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“Introduction to Aeschylus and the Oresteia” - Ancient Greek Tragedies (S3, E3) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 3 In this episode we will discuss Aeschylus, the famous Ancient Greek tragedian, and explore one of his famous tragedies, that being the Oresteia. Who was Aeschylus? Why was he important? What was the Oresteia and what were some important themes found in…
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“Dithyrambs, Thespis, & the City of Dionysia” - Ancient Greek Tragedies (S3, E2) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 2 In this episode we will discuss Dithyrambs, Thespis, & the City of Dionysia. What were Dithyrambs? Who was Thespis? And what was the City of Dionysia all about? All this and more will be discussed in today’s episode! If you would like to keep up with the...
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“Welcome Back to Season 3” - Ancient Greek Tragedies & Comedies (S3, E1) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 1 Welcome back and Happy 2022! I hope your New Years and winter break was well! We also hope you enjoyed the last season of the Sophiam Podcast which focused on Ancient Philosophy This season we will focus on Ancient Greek Tragedies & Comedies, including...
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“What is the Best Constitution for Most States?” - Aristotle (S2, E7) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 7 In this episode we will discuss a topic related to Aristotle, specifically what constitution he thinks is best for most states. What is the best constitution for most states? Is Democracy a good constitution for most states? All this and more will be...
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"Not-being on the Divided Line" - Plato (S2, E6) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 6 In this episode we will discuss whether not-being can be found on Plato's Divided Line. Can not-being be on the Divided Line? If so, what connection does it have with Being(ness)? Moreover, what is the ultimate genus of the Divided Line? All this and more...
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"Can not-being be?" - Plato (S2, E5) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 5 In this episode we will discuss an important metaphysical question found in Plato's text The Sophist. Can not-being be? Can we attribute existence and being to not-being? Can we apply singularity or plurality to not-being? All this and more will be...
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"The Allegory of the Cave" - Plato (S2, E4) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 4 In this episode we will discuss the Allegory of the Cave found in Plato's text The Republic What is the Allegory of the Cave about? What does it symbolize? What does it meant to leave the cave? All this and more will be discussed in this episode. If you...
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“The Divided Line” - Plato (S2, E3) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 3 In this episode we will be exploring another important topic found in The Republic by Plato – the Divided Line! What is the Divided Line? What is the difference between the visible and intelligible realm of the line? Moreover, what is the object of…
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“Simile of the Sun” - Plato (S2, E2) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 2 In this episode we will be exploring an important topic found in The Republic by Plato – the Simile of the Sun! What is the Simile of the Sun? What does Plato analogize the sun to and how is that important to our understanding of the Good? What does the...
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“Welcome Back to Season 2” - Ancient Philosophy (S2, E1) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 1 Welcome back and Happy New Years! Happy 2021! We hope you enjoyed the last season of the Sophiam Podcast. This season we will focus on Ancient Philosophy, specifically Plato and Aristotle. If you are interested in following our readings, please pick up a...
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“Dream Interpretation - Irma's Injection” - Sigmund Freud (S1, E7) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 1, Episode 7 What was Sigmund Freud's approach to interpreting and analyzing dreams? What was Irma's Injection? In this episode we cover more about Freud's approach to interpreting dreams with the use of his own dream that he had of a patient named Irma. In learning...
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"Freudian Concepts" - Sigmund Freud (S1, E6) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 1, Episode 6 Who was Sigmund Freud? What were some of his concepts in regards to psychoanalysis? In this episode we cover more about Sigmund Freud and delve into several of his fundamental concepts that underlie his works on psychoanalysis. The concepts that we…
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"Aztec Thought & Culture” - Miguel Leon-Portilla (S1, E5) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 1, Episode 5 What is Aztec Philosophy? And what areas did the Aztec Philosophy address? In this episode we cover these questions from the book "Aztec Thought & Culture” by Miguel Leon-Portilla. We will discuss what Aztec Philosophy contained and how unique it is in…
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“Moral Realism“ - Ben Dupre (S1, E4) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 1, Episode 4 What is moral realism? In this episode we cover Chapter 4 from the book "50 Ideas You Really Need to Know: Ethics" by Ben Dupre. We will cover what it means when someone talks about moral realism and explore the views from other philosophers. Thank you!
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"Right & Wrong" - Ben Dupre (S1, E3) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 1, Episode 3 What does it mean when our values crash? What is morals? What is ethics? In this episode we cover these questions from the book "50 Ideas You Really Need to Know: Ethics" by Ben Dupre. We will cover the clash between values such as in ethics and morals as...
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"The Good Life" - Ben Dupre (S1, E2) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Season 1, Episode 2 What is the meaning of life? How can one live a "good" life? How can we find happiness? In this episode we cover these questions from the book "50 Ideas You Really Need to Know: Ethics" by Ben Dupre. We will cover what the meaning of life is within…
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"Welcome Back" - (S1, Introduction) - Sophiam Podcast
The Sophiam Podcast - Introduction Welcome back! What was formerly known as the "Philosophy Speaks" podcast is now called the "Sophiam Podcast." Listen to our host, Kyle, speak about the changes in regards to this podcast and his vision for the future of this podcast. If you are interested in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Sophiam podcast focuses on a wide variety of topics found within the realms of the Classics, Philosophy, and History.The podcast is great for those – being relatively new to the area of the Classics – who would like to learn more about Classical books, texts, arts, etc. that have shaped and influenced humanity throughout the past couple of centuries. The podcast pursues an assortment of topics spanning from Roman antiquity to the texts of Dostoevsky, thereby, providing not only an array of information but also a richer experience to the listener. Instagram: sophiampodcast
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The Sophiam podcast focuses on a wide variety of topics found within the realms of the Classics, Philosophy, and History.The podcast is great for those – being relatively new to the area of the Classics – who would like to learn more about Classical books, texts, arts, etc. that have shaped and...
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