I have ADHD and it's hard for me to focus on reading long pieces of text for class. Having someone read it aloud while following along with the text helps me focus and understand so much better. I can already tell your videos are going to save me so much time and help me get through my Intro to Ethics class. Thank you so much!
I just started listening to Plato's dialogues and I think I understand why they put Socrates to death: this man just goes around trolling people 🤣 Certainly, philosophy is thought-provoking for those who love it (myself included), but just plain annoying for people who couldn't care less. I've had discussions with friends and family and it confused the heck out of them haha. Thanks for reading the dialogues, really enjoying the vids!
This is a great point and I entirely agree! I’m glad you are enjoying the dialogues, and just to let you know I am studying the Republic over in my other channel Book Club if you are interested. 🙏
This is great stuff. Would love it if you could do Parmenides next, as it comes before Philebus, Symposium and Phaedrus in Thrasyllus' tetralogies. Well done mate
Hey, I'm glad you enjoy the dialogues in audioebook form. You have called me out. I have been avoiding Parmenides as its such a long and difficult dialogue. I was doing them in the Iamblichean order and Parmenides is last, but I was going to move on to the Republic. Seems like Parmenides must come next! 🙂🙏
Plato cuts away at all the bs when discussing topics very well.. Nd I’m just now getting into philosophy. But does Plato ever challenge his idea of divine intervention? Does he ever go, can another possibility occur? I’m just curious … I wish my friends were into philosophy so we could discuss together
hello can you help me answer this questions? 1. What kind of question is Meno asking? In other words, what is the nature of the question Meno asks? 2. What does Socrates find wrong with Meno's kind of question?
Hey Kim. I only wish our politicians were like Plato. He uses a method of Dialectic to get to the truth of an issue, cutting away at the fat by asking questions. He can really help our own thought processes if we read him often. Are you not a fan?
As much as i appreciate the period in which this was written and the many questions it poses, it still reminds me of the lazy rich and self indulgent of today. The ones who have time to pontificate.
I think that's a fair point. One requires a hell of a lot of time to participate in Philosophy, which is what the characters in Plato's dialogues had, many of them, the sophists would get paid to teach people. The important things that I take away from Platonic and Neo-Platonic thought is that by better thinking and removing ignorance and opinion, we can make our won lives and the world a better place to be. But I like where you are coming from Kim (I think anyway). Its not enough to stand around discussing philosophical nuances, when so many people in the world are suffering. Activism is needed. I hope I didn't put words into your mouth, and I'm enjoying discussing Plato with you. Am I in the right track regarding your thinking?
@@lewiskirk8289 I think the problem is, that people forget philosophy is a way of life. It not just reading a book and agreeing and disagreeing. It's about seeking virtue and the good from learning, and doing action from the philosophy you follow. The Cynic are a prime example, they pretty much renounced everything and would still follow wisdom to try and better society around them. This is why we have so much bad in the world because a lot of people don't seek the truth.
I have ADHD and it's hard for me to focus on reading long pieces of text for class. Having someone read it aloud while following along with the text helps me focus and understand so much better. I can already tell your videos are going to save me so much time and help me get through my Intro to Ethics class. Thank you so much!
You are very welcome. It’s definitely the best way to take in difficult texts like Plato. Good luck with your classes 🙏
After many aimless years in school, I believe I've finally found my passion in philosophy. Fantastic reading of Meno
That’s awesome to hear. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Yes I concur, it was a highly enjoyable reading without a doubt!
These are so well read, thank you, and the scrolling text is an added bonus. Thanks for creating this!
Your welcome Matthew. I’m very happy that the AudioEbooks are helping you to study Plato. 🙏
I love this dialogue. The critical role of mathematics and introspection on thinking has never been so well written about!
I agree. Plato lays out to it better than anyone.
Lewis you saved our whole class thank you
Ha ha. My pleasure! 🙏
thank you this helps a lot i have such a hard time staying focused with these old texts
Thanks you so much. I have severe trouble focusing on reading and this helps so much for me to follow along
Happy to help! I find it the best way to consume difficult information, or any reading for that matter. Glad it helped you with your focus 😀👍
I just started listening to Plato's dialogues and I think I understand why they put Socrates to death: this man just goes around trolling people 🤣 Certainly, philosophy is thought-provoking for those who love it (myself included), but just plain annoying for people who couldn't care less. I've had discussions with friends and family and it confused the heck out of them haha.
Thanks for reading the dialogues, really enjoying the vids!
This is a great point and I entirely agree! I’m glad you are enjoying the dialogues, and just to let you know I am studying the Republic over in my other channel Book Club if you are interested. 🙏
15:05 Socrates begins to argue that evil is based on ignorance.
23:30 Meno's paradox.
25:45 What we call learning is recollection.
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Enjoyed this. Very helpful for "re-reading" at work and in the car. Will certainly watch your other videos.
Enjoy 🙏
Thank you so so much. You really made these dialogues easy for me. Thank you once again.
You're very welcome! Happy to hear you are enjoying and making progress through the dialogues 🙏
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This is great stuff. Would love it if you could do Parmenides next, as it comes before Philebus, Symposium and Phaedrus in Thrasyllus' tetralogies. Well done mate
Hey, I'm glad you enjoy the dialogues in audioebook form. You have called me out. I have been avoiding Parmenides as its such a long and difficult dialogue. I was doing them in the Iamblichean order and Parmenides is last, but I was going to move on to the Republic. Seems like Parmenides must come next! 🙂🙏
Thank you for this!
You are welcome 🙏
25:40 Demonstration of why learning was equated with remembering
Note: see Kant’s Transcendental Aesthetic
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Great readings, thank you very much!
You are very welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed the reading 😀🙏
Thank you very much for posting. You have done a great service for humanity. Paideia Society
This is very fascinating I love philosophy
In that case, be sure to check out the Platonic Dialogue playlist. 👍
@@lewiskirk8289 i sure will thanks
Oh how far we have fallen. So far from the pyramids, so close to the sphinx.
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Helps with my hw a lot
Thank you for doing this
You’re most welcome! 🙏
Plato cuts away at all the bs when discussing topics very well.. Nd I’m just now getting into philosophy. But does Plato ever challenge his idea of divine intervention? Does he ever go, can another possibility occur? I’m just curious … I wish my friends were into philosophy so we could discuss together
@ka yu i had just started reading plato nd made an honest mistake chillout nd go do sumn w ur life Stranger
hello can you help me answer this questions?
1. What kind of question is Meno asking? In other words, what is the nature of the question Meno asks?
2. What does Socrates find wrong with Meno's kind of question?
Check out Gregory B Sandler on RUclips, he's really good at explaining and breaking down the texts.
very nice series, sir! thank you
You are very welcome. 🙏
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Thanks Upload.
22:06 thank u if youre reading this🫶
It’s my pleasure 🙏
Thank you sir
Hey, you are most welcome! 🙏
Thank you
You are welcome.
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Not quite sure why you rate Plato to be honest.
He sounds like politicians of today.
Do as i say and not as i do.
Hey Kim.
I only wish our politicians were like Plato. He uses a method of Dialectic to get to the truth of an issue, cutting away at the fat by asking questions. He can really help our own thought processes if we read him often.
Are you not a fan?
As much as i appreciate the period in which this was written and the many questions it poses, it still reminds me of the lazy rich and self indulgent of today.
The ones who have time to pontificate.
I think that's a fair point. One requires a hell of a lot of time to participate in Philosophy, which is what the characters in Plato's dialogues had, many of them, the sophists would get paid to teach people.
The important things that I take away from Platonic and Neo-Platonic thought is that by better thinking and removing ignorance and opinion, we can make our won lives and the world a better place to be.
But I like where you are coming from Kim (I think anyway). Its not enough to stand around discussing philosophical nuances, when so many people in the world are suffering. Activism is needed.
I hope I didn't put words into your mouth, and I'm enjoying discussing Plato with you. Am I in the right track regarding your thinking?
@@lewiskirk8289 You are indeed.
I enjoy our discussions
@@lewiskirk8289 I think the problem is, that people forget philosophy is a way of life. It not just reading a book and agreeing and disagreeing. It's about seeking virtue and the good from learning, and doing action from the philosophy you follow. The Cynic are a prime example, they pretty much renounced everything and would still follow wisdom to try and better society around them. This is why we have so much bad in the world because a lot of people don't seek the truth.
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