https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alcibiades-i--7031797enBooksCopyright Greek and Latin Classics Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b50f06fea3764e595f7257332eca68e5.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alcibiades-i--7031797Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Greek and Latin Classics Genrespreaker45@podcastlibrary.orgAs Jowett relates in his brilliant introduction, 95% of Plato's writing is certain and his reputation rests soundly on this foundation. The Alcibiades 1 appears to be a short work by Plato with only two characters: Socrates and Alcibiades. This...false44399ed8-7e41-5e7a-8a14-db046be397f3episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antigone-plumptre-translation-sophocles--74469034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74469034Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:59 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Antigone," translated by Plumptre, is a timeless tragedy by Sophocles that delves into themes of duty, justice, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of authority. The story centers on the titular character, Antigone, who defies the king's...4760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magna-moralia-aristotle--74423921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74423921Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:33 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Magna Moralia" by Aristotle delves into the nature of moral virtues and the essence of ethical living, offering insights that remain profoundly relevant today. This work examines the foundations of morality, emphasizing the importance of virtuous...12779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-aristotle--74343121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74343121Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:42 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Politics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational ideas of political philosophy as articulated by Aristotle, exploring the nature of governance, justice, and the role of the citizen within the state. This timeless work prompts listeners to reflect on...33302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/astrophel-and-stella-sir-philip-sidney--74287410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74287410Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:17 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Astrophel and Stella" by Sir Philip Sidney is a poignant collection of sonnets that explores the depths of love, desire, and the complexities of human emotion. This timeless work delves into the struggles of the heart, capturing the essence of...6054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/critias-plato-platon--74170789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74170789Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:15 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Critias" by Plato delves into the philosophical discussions surrounding the nature of society, governance, and the ideal state, framed through the lens of a mythic narrative about the lost civilization of Atlantis. This work invites listeners to...3993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acharnians-billson-translation-aristophanes--74112136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74112136Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:52 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Acharnians, a classic work by Aristophanes translated by Billson, presents a sharp and humorous critique of the societal and political turmoil of ancient Athens during the Peloponnesian War. This play centers on the character of Dikaiopolis, who seeks...5752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eryxias-text-559--74063397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74063397Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:29 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Eryxias (Text 559) delves into profound philosophical discussions that explore the nature of wealth and its impact on human life. This text invites listeners to ponder the intricate relationship between material possessions and the pursuit of true...2333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cratylus-plato-platon--74008953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74008953Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:30 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Cratylus by Plato delves into the nature of language and its relationship to reality, exploring whether names are inherently connected to the objects they signify or if they are merely arbitrary. This dialogue engages with profound questions about...10237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphigenia-in-aulis-euripides--73953163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73953163Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:34 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Iphigenia in Aulis" by Euripides delves into the themes of sacrifice, duty, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in times of war. Set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, the story explores the profound conflict between personal loyalty and...5998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eclogues-virgil--73894099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73894099Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:52 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Eclogues" by Virgil is a collection of pastoral poems that explore themes of nature, love, and the idyllic simplicity of rural life. These works capture the essence of a harmonious existence, reflecting on the beauty and challenges of the human...4110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-browning-translation-aeschylus--73819571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73819571Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:20 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Agamemnon, translated by Robert Browning, is a timeless tragedy by Aeschylus that explores themes of fate, justice, and the consequences of vengeance. This powerful play delves into the moral dilemmas faced by its characters and the catastrophic...6292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/timaeus-plato-platon--73781145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73781145Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:26 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Timaeus by Plato presents a profound exploration of the nature of the universe, weaving together philosophy, science, and metaphysics. This dialogue, featuring the character Timaeus, delves into the creation of the cosmos and the essence of reality,...28266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcibiades-i-plato-platon--73745627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73745627Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:42 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Alcibiades I" by Plato delves into the complexities of self-knowledge and the pursuit of virtue through a dialogue between Socrates and Alcibiades, a young Athenian noble. This work explores the fundamental questions of identity, ethics, and the...8145falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-2-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--73717481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73717481Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:02 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 2, authored by Pliny the Elder and translated by John S. White, presents a compelling collection of observations and insights drawn from the natural world and human experience. This volume continues to reflect the timeless...9319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/menexenus-text-517--73694856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73694856Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:12 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Menexenus (Text 517)" presents a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as memory, legacy, and the art of rhetoric. This dialogue, attributed to Plato, delves into the significance of honoring the fallen and the role of oratory in shaping...2487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-parts-of-animals-aristotle--73670116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73670116Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:09:30 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"On the Parts of Animals" by Aristotle delves into the anatomy and functions of various animal parts, offering insights into the natural world and the underlying principles of life. This work is a testament to Aristotle's meticulous observation and...35175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eryxias-text-559--73645772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73645772Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:43:56 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Eryxias (Text 559) delves into profound philosophical discussions that explore the nature of wealth, virtue, and the essence of the good life. This text invites listeners to reflect on the moral implications of material success and the pursuit of true...2333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/libation-bearers-morshead-translation-aeschylus--73608009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73608009Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:01:12 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Libation-Bearers," part of Aeschylus's formidable Oresteia trilogy, delves into themes of vengeance, justice, and the burdens of familial duty. This powerful play captures the aftermath of King Agamemnon's murder, as his children, Orestes and...4202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gorgias-benjamin-jowett-plato-platon--73290871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73290871Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:53:38 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Gorgias by Benjamin Jowett, Plato explores the nature of rhetoric and its ethical implications, diving deep into the art of persuasion and the responsibility that comes with it. This dialogue presents a timeless examination of how words can shape...25599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcibiades-i-plato-platon--71997024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71997024Wed, 13 May 2026 22:36:25 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)As Jowett relates in his brilliant introduction, 95% of Plato's writing is certain and his reputation rests soundly on this foundation. The Alcibiades 1 appears to be a short work by Plato with only two characters: Socrates and Alcibiades. This...8145alcibiades,antiquity,appears,classics,greek,jowett,latin,magisterial,plato,soundlyfalsefull