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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):
➤ Greek philosophy & classics applied to modern life • Socratic method, questioning, definitions, civility • informal logic, fallacies, cognitive distortions/CBT • Stoicism, Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius • virtue ethics, resilience, leadership, politics, community civility • Cynicism, DiogenesThis podcast from Plato’s Academy Centre explores Greek and Roman philosophy and classical literature with an emphasis on how ancient ideas can illuminate contemporary ethical, psychological, and civic questions. Across interviews with academics and authors, along with instructional lessons, it returns frequently to Socrates and the Socratic Method: how to conduct inquiry through disciplined questioning, define key terms like justice or courage, uncover contradictions, and preserve civility in disagreement. The episodes also connect Socratic practice to modern contexts such as legal education and cognitive-behavioral therapy, showing how questioning evidence, examining assumptions, and spotting informal fallacies can improve reasoning and dialogue—especially in polarized public life and online discourse.
A second major strand is “philosophy as a way of life,” especially Stoicism. Discussions draw on figures such as Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Plutarch to address resilience, emotion, moral judgment, and the practical cultivation of virtue. Themes of leadership and character recur, including self-discipline, practical wisdom (phronesis), and the relationship between personal ethics and public responsibility. Several conversations apply classical perspectives to modern leadership challenges, workplace dynamics, and the health of civic culture, including questions about community, friendship, justice, and the role of education in sustaining democratic life.
The podcast also situates these philosophical traditions historically, touching on Athens and the legacy of Plato’s Academy, while using classical sources to frame enduring questions about what it means to live well—individually and together.
