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Join us as we explore the world of Greek classics and philosophy, and their relevance to modern life. Episodes published bi-weekly, featuring interviews with renowned authors and academics in the fields of philosophy and classics. Show hosted by Plato's Academy Centre, a nonprofit organization based in Athens, Greece.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Ancient Greek/Roman philosophy and classics • Socratic method, questioning, irony, civility • Informal logic, fallacies, cognitive distortions/CBT • Stoicism (Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius), resilience, emotions • Virtue ethics, leadership, politics, civic friendship/communityThis podcast explores Greek and Roman philosophy and classical literature, with an emphasis on how ancient ideas can inform modern life. Across interviews with academics, authors, and practitioners, and through a recurring instructional strand on the Socratic Method, it returns often to questions about how people should reason, argue, and live together in communities.
A substantial portion of the content focuses on Socrates: who he was, how he questioned others, and how techniques such as definition-seeking, exposing contradictions, and “Socratic irony” function within dialogue. These discussions extend into practical applications, including connections between Socratic questioning and modern fields like law, education, and cognitive psychotherapy. Related episodes examine common errors in reasoning, contrasting cognitive distortions with informal logical fallacies, and highlighting the role of intellectual humility and the “principle of charity” in maintaining civil discourse.
Another central theme is philosophy as a guide to character and resilience, especially through Stoicism. Listeners encounter Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Plutarch, alongside contemporary scholarship on emotion, moral psychology, and coping with anger, fear, sadness, and stress. The show also treats ethics and virtue—courage, self-discipline, justice, friendship, and practical wisdom—as topics relevant to leadership, workplace dynamics, and public life, including politics and local governance.
Alongside these philosophical discussions, the podcast sometimes includes talks and excerpts tied to events and educational initiatives associated with Plato’s Academy Centre in Athens and its efforts to connect classical learning with contemporary civic and personal challenges.
