The Republic by Plato | In-Depth Summary & Analysis

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    Course Hero Literature Instructor Russell Jaffe provides an in-depth analysis of Plato's philosophical text The Republic.
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    In his treatise The Republic, philosopher Plato lays out his ideas on justice, truth, and goodness through a series of dialogues with his own teacher, Socrates. Written in ancient Greece, the Republic delves into the philosophical nature of politics, justice, and government.
    Emphasizing balance and harmony, Plato progresses through a series of scenarios ranging from the raising of children to the implementation of political systems. Among the most notable of the ideas in this work is the idea of the philosopher-king, a ruler who embodies truth and goodness.
    By emphasizing that these values are applicable on all scales, he underscores their universality. Later philosophers have both critiqued The Republic and refined its precepts as foundations for their own visions of a just society.
    Plato’s The Republic was first published in c. 380 BCE. Considered one of the most influential philosophers in history, Plato is known for formulating his theories through Socratic dialogue. Plato's writing has made dense philosophical ideas accessible to countless thinkers, students, and scholars.
    The Republic contains many important ideas, including justice and government, as philosophers argue over the definition and advantages of justice and governance of the city-state; poetry, as poetry can be removed from reality and misleading to youths because it can describe an imitation of the ideal; and forms and ideas, as everything people experience through their senses could just be a copy of the real, ideal thing. Important symbols include the soul and cave.
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  • @banebasara53
    @banebasara53 3 года назад +638

    Why is the host talking about this as if he is describing this years match card for Wrestlemania?

    • @farhanniloy7552
      @farhanniloy7552 3 года назад +10

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Devansh-K9
      @Devansh-K9 3 года назад +8

      Exactly 🤣🤣

    • @sepehrasadi5997
      @sepehrasadi5997 3 года назад +7

      Micheal Cole explaining how Plato was against poets

    • @faultydoombot
      @faultydoombot 2 года назад +15

      That was literally my first thought. Why is this dude yelling at me

    • @nickking6371
      @nickking6371 2 года назад +13

      Its called enthusiasm. Try learning something from someone who isnt enthusiastic about what theyre teaching. Its impossible to pay attention lol

  • @aidenhall5301
    @aidenhall5301 3 года назад +421

    This is why we don't do cocaine before doing our book reports

  • @youseemeiseeu5621
    @youseemeiseeu5621 4 года назад +522

    he is so excited that i am distracted

    • @amiraxkawkab
      @amiraxkawkab 3 года назад +11

      lmfao so true

    • @GB3770
      @GB3770 3 года назад +11

      y why is he talking like that? not normal.

    • @michaelkindt3288
      @michaelkindt3288 3 года назад +21

      He sounds like he is perpetually advertising and summarizing the previous/next book dragon ball Z styled, simultaneously.

    • @diitbstt7174
      @diitbstt7174 3 года назад +1

      🤣

    • @antodaf1984
      @antodaf1984 3 года назад +2

      @@GB3770 Americans!

  • @123alexor
    @123alexor 3 года назад +178

    Honestly waited for him to say "You fool, you fell for one of the classic blunders"

    • @saphirafay7923
      @saphirafay7923 3 года назад +7

      Was just about to comment this omg 😂

    • @Huddie400
      @Huddie400 3 года назад +1

      That comment is hilarious 😆

    • @asklfhjaw8o48934
      @asklfhjaw8o48934 3 года назад +1

      Yes, I think he advocates for a land war in Asia.

    • @anotherguy5038
      @anotherguy5038 2 года назад

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    • @FlusteredBushStudios
      @FlusteredBushStudios Год назад

      i understood that reference lol

  • @urbanchillerTM
    @urbanchillerTM 3 года назад +174

    Damn came to learn not get yelled at.

  • @hank3816
    @hank3816 3 года назад +136

    People need to stop hating on this man, he's bringing the enthusiasm I need to be engaged

    • @The_Invisible_Self
      @The_Invisible_Self 3 года назад +1

      Bro, go get some psychiatric help if this is the level of audio stumulation you "need".

    • @revenger211
      @revenger211 2 года назад +7

      @@The_Invisible_Self Bro, go get some psychiatric help if a "level of audio" hurts you that much.

    • @Laocoon283
      @Laocoon283 2 года назад +3

      Its patronizing tbh. He's speaking as if we are adhd kids.

    • @Fuzzybunny-yf2lh
      @Fuzzybunny-yf2lh Год назад +1

      @@Laocoon283 lol I need it tbh. Better than being monotonous

  • @madhoward
    @madhoward 3 года назад +51

    THIS SUNDAY WE ENGAGE IN A RIVETING AND HEROING DISCUSSION ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT AND FOUNDATIONAL PIECE OF PHILOSOPHICAL LITERATURE IN ALL OF RECORDED HISTORY. PLATO'S REPUBLIC!!!

  • @joceyim
    @joceyim 2 года назад +89

    Great narrative, would be great to have subtitles as some terms are quite specific

  • @Aq5CiQRkiq
    @Aq5CiQRkiq 4 года назад +69

    Very knowledgeable, just struggle with the presentation. Thank you non the less

  • @bennh3181
    @bennh3181 3 года назад +45

    Trust me guys, this is vastly preferable to my professor's monotoned, heavily accented, slow as hell approach to philosophy lectures

    • @charchukk
      @charchukk 3 года назад +2

      agreed 1000000%

    • @ColorMeIn
      @ColorMeIn 2 года назад +1

      No seriously! I don’t know why so many people are complaining

    • @Laocoon283
      @Laocoon283 2 года назад +1

      Good point

    • @jasonwong2242
      @jasonwong2242 2 года назад +1

      I think the focus should be towards the contents of the lectures instead of pronunciation or structure.

  • @james6825
    @james6825 4 года назад +91

    very good presentation indeed , but your narration is annoying. the way you present it but thank you , very knowledgeable

  • @AJK_I
    @AJK_I 4 года назад +122

    Play back speed .75x thank me later

    • @amiraxkawkab
      @amiraxkawkab 3 года назад +5

      for real, thank you

    • @AJK_I
      @AJK_I 3 года назад

      @@amiraxkawkab your welcome 🙌

    • @michaeljackson2752
      @michaeljackson2752 3 года назад

      Thank you👍🏾

    • @AJK_I
      @AJK_I 3 года назад

      @@michaeljackson2752 your welcome 💪

    • @darkwandaim
      @darkwandaim 3 года назад +4

      Play back speed .25 thank me in 2 years

  • @briansalzano4657
    @briansalzano4657 Год назад +3

    Exactly how many double white mocha lattes did you drink before this presentation ?

  • @ericscott7120
    @ericscott7120 8 месяцев назад +3

    His way of speaking is the only way my zoomer brain can stay engaged

  • @aydenchi523
    @aydenchi523 4 года назад +35

    did they make u speak this way or are u just like this

    • @PhilosophySama
      @PhilosophySama 4 года назад +3

      Ayden Chi which way. Do you know how to speak articulately or are you limited in your ability to express a thought

    • @epic3453
      @epic3453 4 года назад

      LMAO

    • @CheekyGal301
      @CheekyGal301 3 года назад +6

      @@PhilosophySama you can speak articulately without being overly-enthusiastic in every sentence.

  • @elieyoung6530
    @elieyoung6530 3 года назад +32

    Thank you this really helped me understand the book in depth

  • @Kangaroo0005
    @Kangaroo0005 4 года назад +23

    thanks it helped me a lot and i like ur enthusiasm

  • @ok8745
    @ok8745 3 года назад +37

    Love the enthusiasm

  • @nic9997
    @nic9997 Год назад +21

    I love how animated this guy is about the republic

  • @truemiragetheater3131
    @truemiragetheater3131 4 года назад +54

    Extremely engaging and enlightening. THANK YOU for the work that was put into this!

  • @tygerrr_
    @tygerrr_ 2 года назад +17

    God bless this dude... he's helped me through Intro to Shakespeare, Literary History I, and now Understanding Theory and Criticism 😭🙏 I'll probably need him for Literary History II as well. Thank you so much for your help!!!

  • @carolcharmaineedson110
    @carolcharmaineedson110 2 года назад +12

    So interesting and analytical, giving an insight into the different themes in an uncluttered manner

  • @PhilosophySama
    @PhilosophySama 4 года назад +15

    Thank you for your enthusiastic summary! It is much more impressionable than subtle explanations. I see you already have a ton of “appreciative” haters/critics. That’s definitely a sign of success.

    • @jc9284
      @jc9284 3 года назад +1

      Or it is a sign of not taking criticism constructively and being okay with the far fewer appreciators of this form of presentation. Imagine the success if this was legible for the majority of would-be listeners.

  • @maishalabi4
    @maishalabi4 3 года назад +10

    this helped a lot dude you're awesome

  • @ew7908
    @ew7908 3 года назад +11

    PSA: .75 speed is better than default, esp. for ppl with audio processing struggles

  • @soulie2001
    @soulie2001 4 года назад +6

    Important to remember to skim the book at least twice, if not read it briskly, once to get more info before tests.

  • @josiahmorris5799
    @josiahmorris5799 Месяц назад

    Gotta make up for your lisp with charisma and enthusiasm. Well done sir!

  • @grumpyoldman8661
    @grumpyoldman8661 3 года назад +2

    Why all the shouting? Lower the octave. Otherwise, a very good description and analysis.

  • @LSC69
    @LSC69 2 года назад +6

    Stop shitting on this guy people, this guy is like the one and only holy savior of us high school/college students who didn't have time to do their assigned reading homework for English. The fact that these videos are actually informative and are well made with good production is more than a blessing to us.

    • @Laocoon283
      @Laocoon283 2 года назад +1

      Well your defintley not gonna be a guardian with that kind of work ethic.

  • @TheRealSandman
    @TheRealSandman 2 месяца назад

    Nearly finished reading through The Republic. It can be very difficult to understand at times, but gives you a lot to think about.

  • @oscarmota1923
    @oscarmota1923 3 года назад +8

    What are y'all about on .75x I'm on 2x speed and think he is on a moderate pace

  • @booknikYT
    @booknikYT Год назад +3

    This video was 💯 times more entertaining than the book itself.

  • @shoelace1918
    @shoelace1918 3 года назад +8

    Difficult to follow. Natural language is the best for learning. The visuals were too vague to add value to the storytelling. A lot of opportunity for details were missed with this presentation. I as a viewer would have liked to have been just as excited in learning this material but it came across as a commercial you want to tune out as its selling something you don't want. Visuals could have helped by keeping me focused as well as different voices reenacting the different characters positions and truly getting the main points from the books. Overall, I ddin't feel like I learned anything from this video.

    • @kjl3080
      @kjl3080 2 года назад +3

      I mean, if you wanted the details, listen to an audiobook, this is just a summary

  • @thebrunoserge
    @thebrunoserge 3 года назад +4

    Reading Plato’s Republic now - it starts OK but DAMN it goes off on a wild tangent of absurdity

    • @iLLya_
      @iLLya_ 9 месяцев назад +1

      Exactly my view

  • @titanninjawarrior
    @titanninjawarrior 4 года назад +9

    This guy sounds like a Robin Black fight breakdown

  • @manishasaini4939
    @manishasaini4939 2 года назад +1

    Please gave subtitle with this video, that easly understood us.

  • @davenavy9960
    @davenavy9960 Год назад +1

    If this guy tuned it down from a 10 to like an 7, I am in on this.

  • @pam5478
    @pam5478 3 года назад +3

    This helped video me a lot for my research. Thank you!

  • @smoochie4667
    @smoochie4667 2 года назад +2

    Dude would make an incredible voice actor

  • @dylangilpatric5328
    @dylangilpatric5328 3 года назад +2

    new host, more clear outline please

  • @tatetrenkamp8522
    @tatetrenkamp8522 Год назад +1

    Way to enthusiastic with your speech for me to understand anything you're saying, listening to this gave me a headache

  • @samsdad110
    @samsdad110 3 месяца назад

    The way he speaks, it’s almost like he wants to compete with Michael Buffer the ring announcer for boxing matches and for some Wrestlemania events.

  • @Wwise_sounds
    @Wwise_sounds 3 года назад +2

    wow, this book came out 2381 years ago.

  • @peterland2824
    @peterland2824 Год назад +2

    Really well explained. Thank you!

  • @The_Invisible_Self
    @The_Invisible_Self 3 года назад +2

    This guy sounds like an Invigaron salesman.

  • @paulsolon6229
    @paulsolon6229 2 года назад +2

    If a speaker emphasizes everything then nothing is emphasized

  • @dextergaming1366
    @dextergaming1366 2 года назад +3

    Nice presentation. It helped me a lot👍

  • @pedrozaragoza2253
    @pedrozaragoza2253 2 года назад +2

    Very intelligent and clear.
    Thank you.

  • @Rikard_A
    @Rikard_A 3 года назад +1

    Incorrect titel. "Republic" wasn't the titel Plato called it. The titel was "politea" - in English the "state".

  • @thelucas1146
    @thelucas1146 Год назад +1

    Why is this a book by Plato but Socrates seems to be the main character?

    • @Jrs77777
      @Jrs77777 8 месяцев назад

      Plato was a student of Socrates. Socrates did not write any works. Plato recorded down “dialogues” of Socrates such as Euthyphro, Meno, Apology, and Phaedo. It is questionable which ideas are Plato’s and which are Socrates’, but once you get to the Republic this work is certainly Plato’s own ideas. Aristotle makes reference to Plato’s theory of forms so clearly it is not something Socrates posited.

  • @mareezy
    @mareezy 2 года назад +1

    I can't with this guy lol.

  • @GwenceesH
    @GwenceesH 11 месяцев назад +4

    why are you yelling

  • @anthonytestaforte1692
    @anthonytestaforte1692 3 года назад +2

    I think he's trying to replace the Sham-Wow guy.

  • @fleurynduwayo9785
    @fleurynduwayo9785 3 года назад +2

    waaoo very good. Thank for this wonderful presentation man

  • @johnstfleur3987
    @johnstfleur3987 Год назад

    I AM THE PRETENDER; HELLO ALIEN. HOW ARE YOU SOCRATES?

  • @KenMabie
    @KenMabie 2 года назад +2

    heres the thing though ... if "The Republic" were correct and its teaching without flaw ... then why are we all still arguing about what "justice" is today?
    shouldnt it be clear what justice is?
    but yet .. there are 9 billion people in the world .. with 9 billion different ideas of what justice actually is ..

    • @michaels4255
      @michaels4255 2 года назад

      Nowhere close to 9 billion different ideas.

    • @KenMabie
      @KenMabie 2 года назад +1

      @@michaels4255 well we can clearly see that you are nowhere close to intelligent

    • @terry9238
      @terry9238 Год назад

      Who says “The Republic” is right about everything?
      We’re here to learn about what it says, not necessarily to agree with everything in it!
      When we study philosophy, we read various works that contain various-and often conflicting-ideas. We can’t possibly believe all the things we read; and we’re not expected to.

    • @KenMabie
      @KenMabie Год назад

      @@terry9238 that's an interesting point from someone who's never read Plato's Republic...
      The fact Plato's Republic has been around for damn near 3000 years and still hasn't been disproven is the proof is right about everything...
      Idiot

    • @KenMabie
      @KenMabie Год назад

      @@michaels4255 you think there are vast groups of people with the same exact beliefs and ideas? No... Even in fanatical groups like the religious each and every person has slightly different view points than the next.
      When 7 people look at the single moon in the sky. They all see a different moon. So is there only one moon? Or 7 different moons occupying the same space.
      This is the entire reason why there are different versions of the same religion... All versions of Christianity started with catholicism, then along came Martin Luther with his protest document nailing it to the church door but then wait then you have Joseph Smith and his golden plates... Well gee what happened ... Are you telling me that in a group of people that are supposed to have the same ideas the same beliefs that not everyone had the same ideas or beliefs and had a different view point...
      Well gee...
      Same with politics.. not every republican agrees with every other republican and not all independents agree on every topic
      Every person in existence has their own DNA, their own fingerprints, and their own viewpoints their own opinions and their own asshole...
      So you are completely wrong.
      The number of humans in existence is the number of different viewpoints of any given topic... And to be honest you're a complete idiot if you think otherwise... I mean what is your problem having your own opinion and your own viewpoint that differs from mine... You really are done kind of asshole proving me right when you claim I'm wrong...
      Do you get that.. it's sarcasm... Because in your claim they in wrong you actually proved me right...

  • @TheRonelAaron
    @TheRonelAaron 3 года назад +3

    Relax chief, jeez I'm trying to learn

  • @jgoodgood7795
    @jgoodgood7795 3 года назад +1

    Why is the host talking about this as if he is describing the lore of the Blue Eyes White Dragon card?

  • @mclpimendozaabayan9565
    @mclpimendozaabayan9565 3 года назад +2

    ngl, i love this man 💪
    Thanks you sir, i mean it

  • @garbanzosteve6012
    @garbanzosteve6012 3 года назад +2

    I fw the enthusiasm philosophy is lit

  • @diwakarchettri7536
    @diwakarchettri7536 3 года назад +9

    I like your video and presentation style! Good job, brother! I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot!

  • @jason_samosa
    @jason_samosa 3 года назад +4

    Just try and chill a bit man!

    • @vidanueva6192
      @vidanueva6192 3 года назад +1

      Nah. Let his passion spill all over.

  • @ragnar0721
    @ragnar0721 4 года назад +7

    Distracting and unnecessary style of narration!

  • @FolhetoGrena
    @FolhetoGrena 3 года назад +1

    The question is: is it coffee or is it coke?

  • @erichoceans
    @erichoceans 3 года назад +3

    I loved your energy in presenting

  • @agrajyadav2951
    @agrajyadav2951 2 года назад

    TODAY WE TALK ABOUT THE BOOOOKS BY THE CHAMPION, THE PHILOSOPHER, PLAAATOOOOOOO!!!!

  • @hariprakash1173
    @hariprakash1173 4 года назад +3

    Informative! You can present it better, all the best buddy✌️

  • @TheWoozly
    @TheWoozly 3 года назад +1

    God I hope this isn't what my students think I sound like

  • @jonathanmezeivtch4518
    @jonathanmezeivtch4518 5 месяцев назад

    I hate people.. you came here because you either haven't read it, can't read it, or don't understand it.. this dude is enthused about it.. quit being ignorant trolls

  • @3TH4N-e2b
    @3TH4N-e2b 6 месяцев назад

    Did anyone else notice that he said Socrates allegory of the cave and not Platos? Is he correct and am I wrong? Or is that statement wrong? I'm confused because I was taught that it was platos allegory of the cave not Socrates. Can someone explain this?
    BTW it starts at 6:40

    • @nathanphillips3104
      @nathanphillips3104 5 месяцев назад

      socrates didnt write anything himself (that we know of)

  • @Its_muskan_saini
    @Its_muskan_saini Год назад

    Please try to add subtitles in Hindi.... I'm student of political science and I have Western thinker in my syllabus so pls try to add subtitles....so that Hindi medium students also see your Vedio

  • @bishopbryan6
    @bishopbryan6 4 года назад +6

    People always have to say something they dont like -_- I thought the narration style was engaging, thank you!

    • @Laocoon283
      @Laocoon283 2 года назад

      Well people are in fact allowed to have different opinions as you

  • @johnstfleur3987
    @johnstfleur3987 Год назад

    I AM THE INTELLIGENCE.

  • @johnstfleur3987
    @johnstfleur3987 Год назад

    WHAT INFACT IS A MISTAKE IN PHILOSOPHY?; IF INFACT A MISTAKE IN ANY FIELD OF DISCIPLINARY INQUIRY EXIST AT ALL-SPHERE.

  • @tehgankerer
    @tehgankerer 2 года назад +1

    I cannot take this seriously if its presented like a football game

  • @GBM0311
    @GBM0311 Год назад +2

    The host makes this distractingly unwatchable.

  • @americasmansman7363
    @americasmansman7363 3 года назад +1

    It’s B.C. Let’s not overcomplicate Jesus

  • @BuildTitan
    @BuildTitan 5 месяцев назад

    He is Vizinni from Princess Bride

  • @aydenchi523
    @aydenchi523 4 года назад +2

    are u good

  • @johnstfleur3987
    @johnstfleur3987 Год назад

    THE EGO ACCORDING TO DR. FREUD EXIST.

  • @johnstfleur3987
    @johnstfleur3987 Год назад

    THEREFORE STRANGER THINGS EXIST.

  • @thekatablueprint2189
    @thekatablueprint2189 3 года назад

    THE WAY TO SUMMARISE IN JUST A FEW MINUTES IS TO INCREASE AMPLITUDE AS WELL AS FREQUENCY

  • @mac2phin
    @mac2phin 2 года назад

    Why the Greeks eyeless in Gaza?

  • @languageandmana9255
    @languageandmana9255 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you. Helpful content. I just wish you didn't speak this loudly!

  • @emilymariscalw
    @emilymariscalw 2 года назад

    this is great, thank you

  • @philipswain4122
    @philipswain4122 2 года назад

    Very good overview

  • @ChaoticPisces03
    @ChaoticPisces03 Год назад

    Im gambling my midterm grade lmao

  • @Laocoon283
    @Laocoon283 2 года назад +1

    PREVIOUSLY ON DRAGON BALL Z!

  • @shahwarmukhtar6780
    @shahwarmukhtar6780 Год назад

    The Republic is the book of plato... why are you using "socrates" teacher of plato at many places???

  • @sunnyjain3623
    @sunnyjain3623 3 года назад

    What is the meaning of "the return of a deposit of gold which is to the injury of the receiver is not the repayment of a debt" ?

    • @kjl3080
      @kjl3080 2 года назад +1

      Let’s put it this way:
      Paying someone a million dollars after killing their only son wont make them forgive you. You still owe them the life and joy that was taken from them.
      Or if someones car crashed into you and you became paralyzed, no amount of money will give you your mobility back

    • @Laocoon283
      @Laocoon283 2 года назад

      It means to return money that you borrowed from a friend is a good thing unless he is going to use that money for something that's bad for him (Like drugs or whatever).

    • @Laocoon283
      @Laocoon283 2 года назад

      @@kjl3080 no

  • @JohnestJP
    @JohnestJP 2 года назад

    I didn't know Kyle's dad was into philosophy.

  • @bathtubmeggee7751
    @bathtubmeggee7751 2 года назад

    I’m reading this in high school and I love the text but. I still need help

  • @OvidiusL
    @OvidiusL 3 года назад

    POV: You are Greek and studying this in High School

  • @brznmichaela5700
    @brznmichaela5700 Год назад

    damn thats a lot of energy man, but thank you

  • @johnstfleur3987
    @johnstfleur3987 Год назад

    THUS SOCRATES NOW IS AS I AM. (23)

  • @junjunhaha
    @junjunhaha Год назад +2

    Stop screaming dude.

  • @MI.101
    @MI.101 6 месяцев назад +1

    Why are you yelling at me? 😢

  • @asnab140
    @asnab140 3 года назад +2

    Dude calm down. I cant focus on what u are saying

    • @vidanueva6192
      @vidanueva6192 3 года назад +1

      ADHD much?

    • @ari-in8ny
      @ari-in8ny 2 года назад

      ​@@vidanueva6192 no, for most people, having someone this over the top and enthusiastic can make it difficult to obtain the message. I see that you like this style, based on your comments to everyone who disagrees, but for a lot of us this was distracting. It doesn't mean we have ADHD, just a different learning style. while it may be engaging for you, and thats awesome, it is important to give this instructor feedback so he can continue to grow and meet the needs of all the students trying to learn from him. Your bio says you aim to be gentle, but telling someone they have adhd seems to be the exact opposite. please practice what you are preaching and treat people with the kindness and be the change that you want to see in the world.

  • @davidhulkower7779
    @davidhulkower7779 Год назад

    interesting .i did understand a bit

  • @tyronefrielinghaus3467
    @tyronefrielinghaus3467 Год назад

    Subtitles please