Plato's Life and Philosophy (A Complete Primer)
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- Gain an in-depth understanding of who Plato was, his groundbreaking contributions to philosophy, and the beliefs that have influenced thinkers for centuries. This video presents a modernized take on the classic work of Diogenes Laërtius, meticulously preserving the essence of the original content.
Delve into the depths of Plato's teachings on the soul, justice, and the ideal state. Witness how his experiences as a warrior, his brush with slavery, and his political endeavors shaped his perspectives. We also shed light on the more personal side of Plato - his deep relationships, his financial status, and his poetic expressions.
Experience Plato's philosophy in a way that's not just about learning; it's about understanding the complexities of life through the lens of one of history's greatest thinkers. See how his ideas on knowledge, government, justice, and the universe remain relevant today.
Whether you're a philosophy enthusiast or new to the subject, this video is a gateway to comprehending the profound impact of Plato's thoughts. Feel free to engage with us in the comments and let us know your reflections or if there's another philosopher you're curious about!
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:26 The Text
00:01:28 Plato's Heritage
00:02:16 Plato's Birth and Death
00:02:38 Early Life and Education
00:03:23 Studies, Sports, and Artistic Pursuits
00:03:58 Founding the Academy and Joining Socrates
00:05:01 Plato's Philosophical Integration
00:04:54 Plato's Many Travels and Setting Up the Academy
00:06:25 Plato, the Soldier and Warrior
00:06:55 A man of Financial Means
00:07:22 Intro to Plato's Philosophy: Epicharmus and Two Ways of Perceiving the World
00:13:26 Plato's First Trip to Sicily, Near Execution, and Slavery
00:14:39 Subsequent Visit to Sicily and Second Near-Execution
00:15:22 Final Trip to Sicily
00:15:38 Political and Legal Involvement in Athens
00:16:30 Plato's Contributions to Philosophy and Literature
00:17:09 Plato's Fame and Modesty
00:17:53 A Subject of Comedy, Parody, and Mockery
00:19:12 Deep Platonic Relationships and Poetic Expressions
00:21:08 Contentious Relationships and Intellectual Rivalries
00:22:15 Only Aristotle Cared Enough...
00:22:48 Plato's Teachings and Personal Anecdotes
00:24:08 The Death and Legacy of Plato
00:26:40 Plato's Dialogues: A Blend of Literary Art and Philosophical Inquiry
00:29:14 Inductive Reasoning: An Early Scientific Method
00:30:57 Plato's Many Works & Where to Start?
00:33:36 Plato's Way with Words
00:34:32 Special Marks in Plato's Writings
00:35:44 Plato's Beliefs About the Soul and Universe
00:36:58 Plato's Philosophical Foundations: 'God', Matter, and the Elements
00:38:19 Time and Space According to Plato
00:39:35 The Meaning of Life According to Plato
00:39:13 Pioneering Precision in Dialogue
00:40:38 Justice, Divine Law, and the Afterlife
00:41:21 3 Kinds of Friendship (Maybe 4)
00:41:52 5 Forms of Government According to Plato
00:42:23 Different Forms of Justice
00:42:52 Three Kinds of Knowledge
00:43:16 The Five Branches of Medicine
00:43:37 Two Types of Law
00:43:52 Five Types of Discourse
00:44:13 Three Forms of Music
00:24:25 Four Types of Nobility
00:44:51 Three Aspects of Beauty
00:45:17 The Soul's Three Parts
00:45:42 Four Virtues of a Perfect Soul
00:46:02 Five Forms of Leadership
00:46:27 Six Rhetorical Styles
00:47:09 Four Ways of Showing Kindness
00:47:37 Four Ways a Situation Can End
00:48:02 Four Types of Power
00:48:29 Three Forms of Philanthropy
00:48:48 Five Components of Happiness
00:49:13 Three Categories of Arts
00:49:40 Four Types of Good
00:50:05 Things Can Be Bad, Good, and Neutral
00:50:31 Three States of Affairs Regarding Laws
00:50:58 Three Types of Contraries
00:51:25 Three Kinds of Good Things
00:51:51 Three Types of Good Counsel
00:51:17 Two Forms of Voice
00:52:42 Divisible and Indivisible Things
00:53:06 Independent and Relative Existence
00:53:25 Multiple Individuals Named Plato
00:53:50 Outro
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In the ever constant rat race of life, is amazing to have a time to look at timeless wisdom and how they lived life. Is just amazing how we are focused on work, while they were doing dialetic, medicine, justice, spirituality and seeking knowledge in general. This channel is amazing
Thank you, brother! To be fair, they had slaves to do the menial stuff.
So do we (sadly)
Another excellent view into past, and into one of the greatest minds ever. Thank you Legendary Lore.
Another dive into philosophy, awesome! Time to kick back, relax, and ponder the ancient wisdom. Would you consider making one on Epicurus and his philosophy of happiness at some point? Thank you
We'll do at least the 20 or so most influential philosophers in Diogenes' book, including Epicurus. Ideally we'll get through all of them, but the lesser-known will take a while to get to.
Hey man, been loving all the stuff you put out. Truly underappreciated! Thank you for this.
Thanks a bunch, brother! Your kind words mean a lot.
Plato was always going to be a marathon! Congratulations! What a hero!
I find it an interesting detail that Socrates' dream re a swan reminds me of the story or legend of Zeus taking the form of a swan to impregnate Leda, who birthed Athena, and also Isis and her identity as a swan. The constellation Cygnus spans the Milky Way across the 'Dark Rift' which was believed to be the gateway of souls and the portal to the Cosmic Mind.
I feel the wisdom of Plato and his fellow philosophers in that era was both the bringing forward of a (nearly) lost wisdom and the precursor to many socio-political/religious doctrine, but the wisdom became diluted and distorted, sadly, and is now scarcely known..
Thank you for bring it back to centre stage.
So much to ponder on.
I loved your personal poetic input.
What is your opinion on the authenticity of Critaeus's account (from Solon and the priest at Sais, and through Plato's maternal grandfather Dropidus) of Atlantis, attributed to Plato?
I have discovered that there was an 'elder' and a 'younger' Critaeus and the origin of the legend is mostly confused.
I've always loved white swans. One might wonder if this is what inspired H. C. Andersen to write The Ugly Duckling 🤔
Yes! Without philosophy and reason we're easily manipulated. This is a big part of the reason we started this channel. Those old books don't resonate with modern people, but their content still do.
We'll get to Atlantis very soon. I have pages of notes and a list of several possible explanations. Personally, i think it's the Americas, but it's *far* from definitive and mostly just a feeling. I also won't go full Joe Rogan and assume there was a highly developed ancient civilization 😄
@@TheLegendaryLore Thanks for your reply. I shall be patient and wait for the Atlantis episode!
Interesting work!
Thank you!
Would be really cool if you were able to find actual pictures of manuscripts, statues, archeological finds, and inscriptions, to put to the video.
Thanks, brother! I'll remember to add a few real photos in future videos, within the constraints of copyright limitations.
A Fourfold Thank You
thank you.
Thank you :)
You guys should do Seneca's Moral Letters
I'll look into it :)
Thanks
Thank you, brother!
@@TheLegendaryLore ❤️
Which philosophical concept resonates with you the most? Let's discuss and unravel the wisdom together. Share your insights!
will we be getting plato's republic soon?
We will absolutely do The Republic. It's such a fascinating text, but it'll be a 16+ hour video, so we're working on it bit by bit.
are you telling me Glaucon and Adeimantus found in the Republic are plato's brother?
That is correct, brother.
We deserve a discord server for discussion of these profound videos/ideas
Would you say Discord is the best option? I was thinking of Telegram, but I honestly don't know.
@@TheLegendaryLore I think most people are on discord nowadays. But it depends on your audiences, us young people use discord.
@@sierramaestra4998 Let me give it some thought.
@@TheLegendaryLore I would join for sure.
The Prince by Nicole is how to gain power in Kingdom how about how to gain power in Republic and keep the power
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Plato did not predate “abrahamic religions” lost me early on 🤷♂️
Plato did not look that gay
You think he looks gay?
@@TheLegendaryLore yea, his busts look cooler
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