Plato: life of the week

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🗓️ 3 June 2024

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Ancient Greece produced some of the most celebrated philosophers in history. Yet in terms of fame and enduring influence, none rival Plato. This Athenian's theories on everything from the nature of the soul to the most desirable form of government have had an immense impact on how humankind has perceived the universe for 24 centuries. Paul Cartledge tells Spencer Mizen about the incredible life and legacy of Plato. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:22.0	Plato is arguably the most significant figure in all of European philosophy.
1:28.9	His theories on everything from metaphysics and the nature of the soul, to the best way to organise the state, have influenced
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